ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) — The Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) urged residents to add an emergency contact to their driver’s license record, saying the update takes two minutes and costs nothing.

The agency said the information becomes immediately accessible to police and medical teams through their systems—a critical advantage if a driver is unconscious, or if their phone is locked or broken following a crash.

How it works

No new physical license is required, officials said. Drivers can complete the update online through the DDS website at no charge. Visit their website here for more details.

Officials said the update is especially important for people with medical conditions or memory loss who may not be able to communicate during an emergency.

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