Georgia Department of Driver Services · Clarke County · Source: Georgia DDS location page
Athens DDS Center
Holidays and unexpected closures can change these hours. Check the official office page for disruptions before travelling.
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.
Hours · Eastern time
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
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.
- 1The Online License/ID/Permit form, done before you go
- 2Your current license
- 3Payment: $32 to renew for 8 years