Georgia DMV Guide - The Georgia Department of Motor Vehicle Explained

The Department of Driver Services (DDS) & The Department of Revenue (DOR) Services

The Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) oversees driving services throughout 159 counties.

At your local DMV office, you can do tasks like getting GA driver permitting & licensing, conducting vehicle registrations & renewals, requesting DMV records, and more. Drivers can access information on-location from employees and documents or gather copies of important forms for their driving-related tasks.

DMVConnect is an easy way to navigate the Georgia DMV system without trouble.

We know going to a GA DMV office can be a pain. The long wait times, noisy environment, and convoluted paperwork is downright dreadful. Our intent is to make this process easy.

We did the heavy work for you — condensing important information and compiling it into easy-to-understand GA DDS guides. Our driver guides and articles share Georgia DMV locations, what to expect when going or using their systems, and how to complete different driving needs without the hassle.

Here is a quick overview of what you’ll find in this state hub:

Get Help with Georgia DMV Services

Whether you’re a new driver in the state’s graduated licensing program or need helpful guides and resources about GA driver services, DMVConnect has everything you need. Those planning on getting behind the wheel will find our overviews refreshing because we removed the jargon.

Our round-up of GA DMV services takes you through the process of driving and vehicle ownership.

Topics we cover include (but are not limited to):

• Licensing & Registration
• Traffic school & Driver Education
• Driver safety
• Records & forms
• Fees & taxes

…and anything else you may need as a GA resident, out-of-state driver, or military member.

Plus, we share helpful GA DDS and driving tips and tricks to ace your tests. You’ll discover forms and other paperwork you can expect to file and tutorials to master the roads. We’ve included a full overview of the online and mail-in options if you prefer these methods, as well!

Want the latest news about your state’s requirements? We’re covering that on our blog. Plus, resourceful how-to tutorials to make you a better Georgia driver!

Need to Find Georgia DMV Offices?

There are hundreds of Georgia DDS locations throughout the state and navigating the DMV listings can be a real chore. We’ve collected them all in our GA DMV directory, so don’t have to sort through clunky systems and outdated listings.

Each DMV office page includes services offered, Georgia DMV hours of operation, and contact details – letting you quickly get in, do your business, and be on your way.

Can’t find the information you’re looking for? We’re constantly updating our DMV guides and directory as road rules change.

We’ve included a ton of helpful links and official resources so you’re never on your own. It’s our goal to make the most complete directory of Georgia driving-related information.

Need to Make a Georgia DMV Appointment?

You can book your next visit through the Road Test Appointment page.

The DDS system is reserved for driver tests at this time. But you could always use the directory to give them a call if you have questions or to check on your local office’s wait times.

You could also use the Skip-a-Step form to pre-file some documents before making your trip!

We hope you’ll find going to the DMV (or using their online or mail-in options) isn’t as difficult and annoying as you remembered.