Pauper's Affidavit FAQs

What is a Pauper's Affidavit?

  • How to submit Pauper's Affidavit?

    To qualify for a Pauper's Affidavit, the customer must be a Georgia resident. 

    Follow the steps below to submit your affidavit:

    Step 1

    Download Pauper's Affidavit (DDS-355) - This form is used to waive reinstatement fees for drivers who certify that they are unable to pay their reinstatement fees based on an evaluation of responses provided on this form. Ineligible suspensions are: Super Speeder, Nonsufficient Funds and Safety Responsibility.

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    Step 2

    Pauper’s Affidavit can be submitted in-person at a DDS location or, in some cases, by mail*. Customers must submit proof of the following:

    - Medicaid

    - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

    - Temporary Assistance Nutrition Funding (TANF)

    - Women, Infants and Children (WIC)

    - Detention, Certification Documentation

    * The Pauper's Affidavit (DDS-355) may be submitted via mail if the customer submits a sworn statement that they are incarcerated or has a physical disability preventing him/her from traveling to a customer service center.

  • Does DDS offer a discount on any reinstatement fee(s) payments?

    DDS offers to waive reinstatement fees for drivers who are current Georgia residents and certify that they are unable to pay their reinstatement fees. Proof of inability to pay will be required. This decision is based on an evaluation of the responses provided on the Pauper's Affidavit.

  • Who can get a discount on reinstatement fee(s) payments?

    Anyone who owes reinstatement fees can complete the Pauper’s Affidavit at a DDS Customer Service Center.

    DDS does not offer a reduction for:

    •  Super Speeder

    •  Non-sufficient funds

    •  Safety Responsibility suspensions

     

  • How will my Pauper’s Affidavit request be evaluated?

    You must provide proof that you qualify for one or more of the following benefits: Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance Nutrition Funding (TANF), Women, Infants and Children (WIC), Detention Certification Documentation.

     

  • Can I mail my request for a discount to DDS?

    Yes. Those who submit Pauper's Affidavit by mail must satisfy all other requirements.

  • Where can I get the form to obtain a reinstatement fee(s) payments discount?

    The Pauper's Affidavit is available to download from the DDS website at the link below: