A) Appear in person at a SD Driver Testing Agency
B) Pass a Basic Vision Test, if over 65 years old a
vision statement form is required.
C) Surrender your current valid Driver’s License
D) Bring Receipt demonstrating proof of a SD Mailing Address (request and we will provide this to you)
E) Bring Receipt of one night stay in SD (stay must be less than 1 year old)
F) Cost = $28 (cash only) and your license is valid for five years.
You can now renew your driver’s license through the mail. You will still need to provide a copy of a receipt of your stay in South Dakota (receipt needs to be less than a year old). This option will hopefully save you a trip back to South Dakota during the colder months!
You must bring one of the following items to prove identity, date of birth and lawful status:
Valid unexpired U.S. passport
Certified U.S. birth certificate
Valid unexpired permanent resident card
Valid unexpired employment authorization document
Certificate of Naturalization
Certificate of citizenship
Foreign passport with valid unexpired U.S. Visa with I-94
You must also bring one of the following items to serve as proof of your Social Security Number:
Social Security card
SSA 1099 Form
Non-SSA 1099 Form
W-2 Form Pay stub (must include name and social security number)
Please note if your last name is different on one of your IDs, you will need to provide the necessary documentation on why it is (birth certificate, marriage certificate, etc). You will also need to fill out a Residency Affidavit Form, available at all South Dakota Driver’s License station or download and print the form here.
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