Replacing a Lost License in South Dakota

How to Obtain a Duplicate

Head to any exam station with:

• One identity document.
• One document proving your Social Security number.
• Two documents proving your South Dakota address.
• Payment for $10 duplicate fee

Mail-in Option

You can only apply by mail if you were issued a federally compliant driver license after December 30, 2009. If you currently reside in state, you cannot apply by mail. This option is only offered to South Dakota residents temporarily living out of state.

Apply for a duplicate license through mail by submitting a:

• Completed Driver's License Application.

• Legible photocopies of two proofs of identity.

• Legible photocopies of two proofs of South Dakota residential address. If you're using a SD mail forwarding address, also include a Residency Affidavit and one document proving your temporary SD address.

• Self-adressed stamped envelope.

• Payment for $10.

Mail to:

• Driver Licensing Program

• 118 West Capitol Ave.

• Pierre, SD 57501

If sending a check, make it payable to "Department of Public Safety."

Questions? Call (605) 773-3541.

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