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Emergency Message - On April 1, 2020, DDS will be providing limited Commercial Driver Services by appointment only.
Also, DDS will be issuing 120-day extensions for most licenses. DDS urges all customers to consider using DDS Online Services or the DDS 2 GO app during this public health emergency. Click here to schedule CDL appointments.
License Information for Business Partners (Barcode)
DDS appreciates your support as we transitioned to Georgia’s New Licensing System! In addition to verifying driving privileges, Georgians are now presenting new Interim and permanent documents for proof of identity as they conduct business.
Barcode Information for Licenses issued as of June 2019
License Printed beginning June 2019
Examples of the new Adult and Under 21 License, as well as the new Interim (no longer printed on secure paper) are shown here:
Adult Permanent License
Under 21 Permanent License
Sample Interim:
Barcode Information for Existing Licenses
In addition to providing additional security, the Barcode on the back of Georgia’s Licenses and IDs enables our business partners a method to quickly verify and capture the data presented by customers. Please review the brochure for more information.
In addition, a sample Barcode Test Document is attached for downloading.
This enables businesses to print actual card samples to use for testing.
Examples of the existing licenses are below. Please call (678) 413-8400 if you have questions.
Secure Process
Customers are first issued an Interim License/ID printed on secure paper and includes photo and signature Secure Interim DL/IDs can be valid for up to 120 days.
Adult Interim
Under 21 Interim
A permanent license/ID will be mailed to a customer’s address on file with DDS before the Interim expiration date. To protect your identity, please destroy the Interim when the permanent is received.
Adult Permanent License
Under 21 Permanent License
