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Georgia · Permit test

DMV offices in GA: DDS centers and hours

The DMV offices in GA that handle permits and licenses are run by the Department of Driver Services, which calls them Customer Service Centers. DDS lists close to 70 around the state. Most are open Tuesday to Friday, and DDS says all its locations are closed on Mondays. Car tags and registration aren't done here: they belong to the Georgia Department of Revenue.

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Updated October 2026 · Written from official sources, listed at the bottom of this page

Is the Georgia DMV the same as DDS?

Not quite. Georgia doesn't have one DMV. The Department of Driver Services handles permits, licenses, ID cards and the tests. The Department of Revenue's Motor Vehicle Division handles vehicle registration and tags. So for anything about your license, go to a DDS center.

Georgia Department of Revenue: Motor vehicles ↗

Hours at Thomasville, Newnan, Between and Oconee

Between is a small town in Walton County, and its center is one of the few with Saturday hours. The Athens center closed on October 3, 2026, and the new Oconee center opened on October 6, 2026. Hours are as of October 2026 and can change, so check the DDS closures page before you go.

CenterAddressHoursRoad tests
Thomasville4788 US 84 Bypass, ThomasvilleTue-Fri, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.Car tests. CDL written exams only
Newnan87 Newnan Station Dr, NewnanTue-Fri, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.Car and motorcycle tests. CDL written exams only
Between1010 Heritage Parkway, BetweenTue-Fri, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat 8 a.m.-noonCar and CDL tests
Oconee1627 McNutt Creek Road, BogartTue-Fri, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.Car tests. CDL written exams only
DDS: All Customer Service Centers ↗DDS: Office closures ↗

What can you do at the DMV offices in GA?

Before any visit, submit the online License/ID/Permit Form. DDS's call center is (678) 413-8400, Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

  • Take the knowledge exam for a permit, no appointment needed.
  • Take a road test, by appointment only. Not every center offers them.
  • Get a first license, renew one, or replace a lost or stolen one.
  • Transfer an out-of-state license, reinstate a suspended one, or order a driving history report.

Skip the trip

Many errands don't need a center at all. Renewals, replacements, the Class D to C upgrade and driving records can often be done in DDS Online Services or the DDS 2 GO app, and DDS also has self-service kiosks in some centers and grocery stores.

DDS: Kiosks in grocery stores ↗

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Sources: Georgia DDS and 6 more. Checked October 2026.

Rules and fees can change, so check the official site before your test.