Surrendering a License
Surrendering a Driver's License
- When a customer chooses to cease driving, they may voluntarily surrender their driver’s license.
- They must visit a DDS Customer Service Center and complete the Affidavit for Voluntary Surrender Form (DDS-577).
- Customers can apply for an ID at that time.
- If they wish to reinstate, depending upon the circumstance, they may be required to retest.
- You cannot apply for an ID online if you are surrendering your license. You must visit a center.
- If a relative, court, law enforcement officer, judge, doctor, or citizen has concerns about the diminished driving ability of a license holder:
- They may request that DDS review the situation. Requests can be made in the form of written correspondence or completion of the Request for Driver Review (DDS 270) . Visit the Medical Review webpage for more information.