November 6, 2017
GA Department of Driver Services (DDS) Reminds
Veterans & Active Military of Special Services
As we prepare to celebrate Veteran’s Day, Department of Driver Services (DDS), reminds Georgia veterans and active military personnel of special licensing and testing services dedicated to them year-round.
“DDS welcomes the opportunity to honor Georgia’s veterans and active service members,” said DDS Commissioner Spencer R. Moore. “I am especially proud of the veterans that are part of the DDS Team and continue to serve in many roles throughout the state.”
DDS supports veterans and our active military several ways including:
- Offering free licenses and IDs for veterans (upon presentation of eligibility from the Georgia Department of Veteran Services).
- Providing specially designed patriotic driver’s licenses and ID cards for veterans (standard fees apply).
- Offering free licenses and IDs for active National Guardsmen upon presentation of eligibility from their command.
- Honorary Licenses/IDs for the spouse of a decreased veteran or the spouse of a disabled veteran who does not drive.
- Troops to Trucks Program – accelerates the licensing process for military personnel to obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL).
- Special testing exemptions for troops and their dependents who have an approved military motorcycle safety program.
- Accepts certificates for military supervised Risk-Reduction Programs.
- Courtesy renewals by mail for active troops and their dependents stationed out of state.
- Fort Benning, GA is home to the first DDS customer service center located on a military installation; provides convenient licensing services to the approximately 120,000 military, reservists, retirees and civilian personnel who support the Base daily.
- DDS supports Governor Deal’s statewide ‘Hire a Georgia Veteran’ campaign to provide enhanced hiring opportunities for veterans.
Please visit www.dds.georgia.gov for complete driver education, testing and licensing information including the opportunity to Skip a Step! and fill out paperwork before arriving to save time.
