Who needs it?
Limousine chauffeurs, taxicab drivers and ride-share drivers, unless their limousine carrier, taxi service or ride-share network certifies a private background check for them instead.[1][2]
How do you get the endorsement?
Apply online with a $15 non-refundable fee and a fingerprint-based criminal background check. You must work for a taxi service, limousine company or ride-share network holding a Class B Carrier Certificate from the Georgia Department of Public Safety.[1]
How long does it last, and what is checked?
For the term of your driver's licence. The criminal record look-back is 7 years, down from 10 under the former chauffeur endorsement.[2]
Frequently asked questions
Did Georgia have a chauffeur endorsement before?
Yes; the For-Hire endorsement replaced it, with a shorter 7-year criminal record look-back.
Sources
Fees and rules change. Each source is the official page we read, with the date we read it; check it before you apply or pay.
- [1] Georgia DDS: For-Hire Endorsement Program (read 8 Nov 2026)
- [2] Georgia DDS: For-Hire Driver Endorsement FAQs (read 8 Nov 2026)
