Child Support Enforcement and Driver’s License Suspension Policies Congressional Research Service Summary The Child Support Enforcement (CSE) program is a federal-state program whose mission is to enhance the well-being of children by helping custodial parents obtain financial support for their children from the noncustodial parent. In Georgia, child support enforcement services are provided by the Georgia. Suspend or revoke the driver's, professional, or occupational license of parents.
- A discount is given to most reinstatement categories when paid online or by mail.Mailing Address:
Department of Driver Services (DDS)
Validation Unit
Post Office Box 80447
Conyers, Georgia 30013 - Along with your payment, please enclose the 'Official Notice of Suspension' sent by DDS. The 'Official Notice of Suspension' includes the court name, disposition and violation date.
OR - If no 'Official Notice of Suspension' was received, please provide the full name, date of birth, driver's license number, address and social security number. Providing the correct information is very important and will allow DDS to quickly match the payment received with the correct driving record.
- Include any/all documentation such as a 'DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction' Certificate, if applicable.
- Submit payment in full, partial payments are not accepted.
- A discount will be given for eligible customers who use the mail-in option.
- All checks, money orders, and cashier's checks should be made payable to the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS).
- To pay by credit or debit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover) please include a completed Credit Card Authorization Form.
- Driving privileges are reinstated after payment and all other reinstatement requirements are processed by DDS. This includes any additional outstanding suspensions.
- You must present proof of identity to reinstate your driver's license.
- Bring all reinstatement documents to the CSC with you such as the 'Official Notice of Suspension' sent to you by the DDS, which includes the court name, disposition and violation dates. Plus any other documentation such as a 'DUI Alcohol or Drug Use Risk Reduction Certificate', if required.
- Payment must be paid in full, no partial payments will be accepted.
- DDS Customer Service Centers accept Cash and Credit/Debit Cards including Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. We do not accept checks, money orders, or cashier checks. We apologize for any inconvenience.
- Remember that all locations statewide are closed on Monday. Tuesday is the busiest day of the week for service. The middle of the week, during the middle of the day, is the best time for optimal service.
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