License Renewal in South Dakota

You may renew your license online, by mail or in person depending on how you last renewed or if you have any changes to your information.

You may not renew online or by mail if you:

• You have not applied in person in the last 10 years.
• You are required to take a driving test.
• You want to change your name.
• You wish to change your license class, CDL class or endorsements.
• Your status has been updated with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.)
• You wear bioptic lenses.

To renew your South Dakota driver license online, you must have:

• A federally compliant SD driver's license.
• A vision test statement dated no more than 1 year if you are 65 years old or older.
• Proof of your South Dakota residency on file with the SD DPS (no more than 1 year old).
  • If you do not have the documents on file you can upload, email, fax (605) 773-3018, or mail 2 documents to prove your residential/physical address. Military members and their dependents can use their out-of-state residential address or APO/FPO address.

If you meet the requirements above, you can renew your SD driver's license online every 10 years.

To renew online, visit the South Dakota DPS online renewal website. You'll need to provide:

• Your SD driver's license number.
• Your date of birth.
• The last 4 digits of your Social Security number.
• Payment for the $28 renewal fee and the $2 or 2.95% (whichever is greater) administrative fee.
  • Must be made by VISA or MasterCard credit/debit card.

You may renew by mail if you:

• Are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• Your driver's license is unexpired and a federally compliant license with a gold star in the upper right corner.

If you meet these quailification you will need to:

• Complete a license application form. (Don't forget to sign and date the bottom of the form.)
• A self-addressed, stamped envelope to mail your renewed license.
• Include 2 documents proving your residential address. Active military members and their dependents may use 2 documents with their out-of-state residential address or APO/EPO address.
  • These documents can be no more than 1 year old and must be in your name.
• Proof of military status (if applicable).
• A vision statement dated no more than 1 year is required If you’re 65 years old or older.

Along with the completed application and residency documents please include the fee for your license renewal:

• Class 1, 2 or 3: $28.
• Class A, B or C: $43. Hazmat endorsement cannot be renewed by mail.

Make your checks payable to “Department of Public Safety” and mail to:

Driver Licensing Program
118 West Capitol Ave.
Pierre, SD 57501

Before renewing your SD driver's license in person, you can schedule an appointment.

Schedule your renewal appointment either online, by email or by calling (605) 773-6883.

To renew your South Dakota driver license in person, visit your local SD DPS office.

If you already have a federally compliant SD driver's license (showing a gold star in the upper right-hand corner), you will need:

• Your SD driver's license.
• 2 documents to prove your SD residency.
• A completed Vision Statement (no more than 1 year old.)
  • If your form is not current, you must take a vision test at the SD DPS.
• Payment for the $28 renewal fee. See the Fees to Renew Your SD Driver's License section below.

If your SD driver's license doesn't have a gold star in the top right-hand corner, you will also need the following in addition to the above:

• 1 document proving your identity, date of birth, and lawful U.S. presence, such as a:
  • Certified U.S. birth certificate (hospital-issued certifications are not accepted).
  • Valid U.S. passport.
  • Certificate of Naturalization.
• 1 document proving your Social Security number, such as your:
  • Social Security card.
  • W-2 form.
  • SSA 1099 or Non-SSA 1099 forms.
• 2 documents proving your SD residency (no more than 1 year old), such as a:
  • Utility bill.
  • Credit card statement.
  • Pay stub.

If you can't prove your SD address, find out if you are exempt by:

• Calling (605) 773-6883 or (605) 773-6883.
  OR
  
• Visiting the South Dakota DPS website.

Documents must be originals. Photocopies will not be accepted. For a complete list of accepted documents, visit the SD DPS website.

Renewal for Non-U.S. Citizens

If you are a non-citizen, you must also show valid U.S. citizenship and immigration documents, such as:

• Valid permanent resident card.
• Valid employment authorization document.
• Foreign passport and U.S. visa with your I-94.

If you have trouble obtaining the identification documents above, contact the the South Dakota DPS to see if you can apply for an extension or temporary permit.

If you have a federally compliant SD driver's license (shows a gold star in the top right-hand corner), you can renew online or by mail while serving outside of South Dakota if you are:

• An active-duty military member stationed out of state.
• A spouse or dependent of an active-duty military member currently out of state.
• Serving in the Peace Corps.
  OR
  
• Serving as an overseas missionary.

Military service members and dependents may provide EITHER 2 documents proving your APO address OR 2 documents proving your out-of-state address. All other out-of-state personnel will need to provide 2 documents proving South Dakota residency.

Online Renewal

To renew online, follow the instructions in the online renewal portal and make sure to include the required appropriate proofs of residency.

Renewal by Mail

To renew your SD driver's license by mail, you must provide:

• A completed South Dakota Driver License / I.D. Card Application.
• A completed Vision Statement (no more than 1 year old.)
• Proof of Active military status.
• The required proofs of residency (see above).
• Payment for the $28 renewal fee. See the Fees to Renew Your SD Driver's License section below.

NOTE: All documents must be certified photocopies. The South Dakota DPS provides a complete list of accepted documents.

Mail the above to:

Driver Licensing Program
118 West Capitol Ave.
Pierre, SD 57501

If you're a South Dakota resident temporarily out of state, you can extend your regular SD driver's license if you can't renew it online or by mail.

Contact the South Dakota DPS to see if you're eligible for a temporary driver's license extension.

If you're out of state due to military obligations or you're serving in the Peace Corps or as an overseas missionary, see the Military Member Driver's License Renewal section above.

It will cost you $28 to renew your South Dakota driver's license for 5 years.

Accepted Payment Methods

At the SD DPS offices, you can pay by:

• Cash.
• Personal check payable to the “Department of Public Safety."
• Money order.

NOTE: Credit and debit cards are NOT accepted.

For South Dakota online transactions, you can pay with:

• VISA credit/debit card.
• MasterCard credit/debit card.

For mail-in transactions, payment must be made by check payable to the “Department of Public Safety."

Contact your South Dakota DPS office to find out exactly which payment methods are acceptable when renewing your SD driver's license.