Georgia Department of Driver Services Implements New For-Hire Endorsement Program for Drivers
The Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) has implemented a new For-Hire Endorsement Program for drivers of limousines, taxicabs, and rideshare services. Under this program, these drivers must either obtain a private background check certification through their employer or acquire a For-Hire endorsement on their Georgia Driver’s License. The For-Hire endorsement remains valid for the entire term of the driver’s license. To obtain this endorsement, applicants must complete an online application through DDS Online Services, pay a non-refundable $15 application fee, and undergo a national and state fingerprint-based criminal background check via the Georgia Applicant Processing System. Paper applications are no longer accepted. The DDS aims to process applications within 30 business days of receiving the application and fingerprint results. The DDS also issued a scam alert, clarifying that they will not text or call for fees.
