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Identification Cards
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Why Get an ID Card?
Getting through life without a driver's license can be a little tricky. And, we don't just mean the not being allowed to drive part.
There are many times when you're required to show photographic proof of things like your age, your signature, or your residency. Such as when you're writing a check, cashing a check, opening a new account, buying alcohol, or applying for a loan. And, if you don't have a driver's license, well, it can be a little difficult to do so.
That's where having a state identification card can come in handy.
Getting an ID Card
It's easy to get one. Just head to any exam station and bring your birth certificate. All ages are eligible to apply. After you pay the $8 fee, you'll be given your very own South Dakota State Identification Card. It will be valid for five years. (If the card is issued within five years of your 21st birthday, it will expire 30 days after you turn 21.)
If you're not a United States citizen, you'll also need to show your Naturalization and Immigration record.
Keep in mind that examiners reserve the right to question documents and ask for additional proof of identity before they issue an identification card.
The recently re-designed state ID cards resemble a driver's license; here's a peek at what they look like. You'll notice that if you're over 21, the cards have a gray header. If you're under 21, they have a red header.
Another very important thing: having a state ID card also allows you to participate in the organ donation program.
Renewing an ID Card
South Dakota issues ID cards valid for a period of five years, if you are over the age of 21. If you are under the age of 21, your ID card will be good until 30 days after your 21st birthday. After that, all renewals will be valid for the five-year period.
You must appear in person at your local Driver's License Exam Station in order to renew your ID card; the fee for renewal is $8.
Replacing an ID Card
In Person
Visit any exam station with your birth certificate and either cash or check to pay a $6 duplicate fee.
Complete a South Dakota License/ID Card Application. Mail it along with a check for $6, two photocopied forms of identification and a self-addressed stamped envelope to:
- Driver Licensing Program
- 118 W. Capitol Avenue
- Pierre, South Dakota 57501
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