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Georgia Department of Driver Services · Clarke County · Source: Georgia DDS location page

Athens DDS Center

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Hours in Eastern time

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1505 US Highway 29 North

Athens, GA 30601

Walk in; road tests by appointment

Closing: the Athens center's last day is October 3, 2026. From October 6, go to the new Oconee center at 1627 McNutt Creek Road, Bogart.

Maybe skip the trip

You may be able to renew online tonight

Card has a gold or black star, and you're a U.S. citizen under 64? Georgia usually lets you renew online for $5 less.

Source:DDS Online Services(opens official site)

Hours · Eastern time

Weekly hours, Eastern time
MondayClosed
Tuesday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
SundayClosed

Closing: the Athens center's last day is October 3, 2026. From October 6, go to the new Oconee center at 1627 McNutt Creek Road, Bogart.

From the DDS location page. Holidays and closures can change this; DDS posts closures on its site. Check DDS

DDS doesn't list local numbers. The number shown is the DDS contact center, weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

What this office does

Services come from DDS's list for this center. Road tests are by appointment only. Vehicles are done at your county tag office.

  • License renewal
  • Replace a lost license
  • Learner permits
  • Road tests
  • REAL ID
  • ID cards
  • New residents
Services not available here (2)
  • CDL skills tests
  • Car registration and titles

What to bring

For a renewal, most people need 3 things.

  1. 1The Online License/ID/Permit form, done before you go
  2. 2Your current license
  3. 3Payment: $32 to renew for 8 years
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Quick answers

Tue to Fri 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Sat 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Eastern time). Hours can change on holidays; DDS posts closures on its site.