If you receive a motorcycle license renewal notice through the mail in Georgia, you are going to need to renew it before it expires. Through the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) there are three renewal options: Online, in person or by mail. However, you must make sure to meet the eligibility requirements for the method that you choose.

When you renew a bike license in Georgia, you also renew your standard driver’s license, since a motorcycle endorsement is included in your regular license. For the DDS to process your renewal, you must make sure to submit the necessary documentation and make payment for the license fee. Once your renewal is approved, the DDS will deliver your license to the Post Office within 30 days of the transaction date. If you fail to renew your license, you will not be permitted to operate a motorcycle in the state.

When to Renew a Motorcycle License in Georgia

In Georgia, you can renew a bike license up to 150 days before the expiration of your license. You can also renew it two years after it expires. A motorcycle license is valid for eight years, and you will get a renewal notice in the mail before the expiration date, which is your birthday.

Even if you do not get a blue renewal notice in the mail, it will be your responsibility to renew on time. If you are not sure about the expiration date of your motorcycle license, you can refer to the date displayed on your license.

Eligibility for Motorcycle License Renewal in Georgia

According to the Georgia motorcycle renewal requirements, you must have a valid driver’s license. While there is no age requirement to obtain a renewal, you will need to pass a vision exam if you are 64 years of age or older.

The documents required to renew a motorcycle license in Georgia will not only vary depending on the renewal method that you choose but whether or not you have changed your name or address since you were last issued a motorcycle license. Therefore, you will need to refer to the renewal method of your choice to determine what you must present.

A Class M Instruction Permit (MP) for a motorcycle is valid for six months. Since it is not mandatory for Class M applicants to obtain an MP before taking the Class M examination, the DDS does not allow permit renewals.

Instances When You Cannot Renew Your Motorcycle License in Georgia

According to state law, you cannot renew a motorcycle license in Georgia if your state license is suspended, canceled or revoked. To renew your license, you will need the DDS to reinstate your driving privileges.

Also, if more than two years have passed since the expiration of your motorcycle license, you will not be able to renew your license until you retake the driver’s test.

How to Renew a Georgia Motorcycle License Online

To renew a bike license online in Georgia, you must do so through the “Online Services” function through the DDS website. To meet the requirements to renew online, you must:

• Have a Secure ID driver’s license, with a gold star displayed in the upper right corner of the license.
• Have a valid driver’s license.
• Have a non-commercial driver’s license.
• Be younger than 64 years of age.
• Be a Georgia resident.
• Be a U.S. Citizen.
• Have a valid credit card.

It is crucial that you know that you cannot renew online if you wish to update your name. To do so, you will need to visit your local Customer Service Center and present proof of your name change.

How to Renew a Georgia Motorcycle License by Mail

If you are unable to renew a bike license online in Georgia, you may be able to renew by mail. First, you must be a U.S. Citizen. Then, you will need to be:

• In the military and stationed out-of-state, or a dependent of a service member stationed out-of-state.
• Attending school out-of-state, or a dependent of a person attending school out-of-state.
• Physically unable to renew in person.

To renew a motorcycle license by mail, you must submit the Mail-In-Renewal Application Package. You must also be sure to include payment for the renewal. For mail-in renewals, the DDS accepts check, money order, and credit card payments. If you wish to submit payment with a credit card, you will need to include the credit card payment authorization form.

Once the DDS receives the renewal package, it may take up to ten days to process your renewal. To prevent delays in your renewal, it is recommended to mail the package at least 30 days before your license expires.

How to Renew a Georgia Motorcycle License in Person

You may be wondering where to renew motorcycle license in Georgia if you do not meet the requirements to renew online or in the mail. First, for the DDS to process your in-person bike license renewal, you will need to visit a customer service center and fill out an application. To skip this step, you can fill out an application online before you apply.

Once you submit your application, it is only valid for 30 days. If you do not renew your license during that time, you will need to fill out the form again. Then, you will need to present the mandatory documents that show:

• Proof of identity
  • Original or certified birth certificate
  • S. Passport
  • Certificate of Naturalization
• Georgia Residency
  • Utility bill
  • Phone bill
• Full Social Security Number
  • Social Security card
  • Paystub
  • Military discharge papers

It is crucial that you know that all documents that you present must be original or certified copies since photocopies are not accepted.

Georgia Motorcycle License Renewal Costs

In Georgia, the eight-year motorcycle license renewal fee is $32. To renew online, you will need to pay with a credit or debit card. The DDS accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover card. For in-person renewals, the DDS takes cash, check, money order, and credit or debit card payments.

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