Current DDS procedures for citizens and non citizens allow for one free name or address change as long as the expiration date does not change from the original license/ID. When a replacement license/ID is issued with an expiration date different than the original, the system considers it a renewal and full fees apply.

Second or subsequent name or address changes in the same license renewal period are charged at full fee.

Note:  Non US citizens are not eligible for online services and must make all changes in person at a Customer Service Center.

All documents must be in English.  Click here Translator List to locate an approved document translation company.

Address Change - IN PERSON OR ONLINE

Please update your address within 60 days of moving as required by law. You may visit any Customer Service Center to obtain a free replacement license. The replacement license will be valid for the current renewal period, or if it’s within 150 days of the original expiration date, you may renew your driver’s license for five years ($20.00) or ten years ($35.00). Certain vision restrictions apply. In person, it is not necessary to provide proof of the new address since Georgia residency was established before the initial issuance. For online address changes, DDS validates the name and new address against Post Office records. If DDS cannot confirm the customer name and new address information with postal records, processing will stop. The address change would need to be completed in person at a Customer Service Center.

You may be eligible for a free online address change by clicking here...

Name Change - MUST BE DONE IN PERSON

If you change your name by marriage or otherwise you must obtain an updated, free replacement license within 60 days as required by law. Name changes must be processed in person at a Customer Service Center. The replacement license will be valid for the current renewal period, or if it’s within 150 days of the original expiration date, you may renew your license for five years ($20.00) or ten years ($35.00). Certain vision requirements apply.

In order to change your name, you must present a certified copy of the marriage license or a certified copy of a court ordered name change. Please note: by state law, same sex marriage certificates cannot be accepted for name changes. If you wish to hyphenate your name you must present a certified copy of the marriage license and a certified copy of the marriage license application stating the hyphenated name. Male applicants who wish to take the wife’s name after marriage must satisfy this requirement.