A) Schedule an appointment at the South Dakota Department of Public Safety via this link https://dps.sd.gov/driver-licensing/renew-and-duplicate/appointment-information
B) Appear in person at a SD Driver Testing Agency
C) Pass a Basic Vision Test, if over 65 years old a vision statement form is required.
D) Surrender your current valid Driver’s License
E) Bring Receipt demonstrating proof of a SD Mailing Address (request and we will provide this to you)
F) Bring Receipt of one night stay in SD (stay must be less than 1 year old)
G) 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
- Certificate of cForeign passport with valid unexpired U.S. Visa with I-94itizenship
You must bring one of the following items to prove identity, date of birth and lawful status:
- 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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