Welcome to the Department of Public Safety

Our goal is to ensure the safety of all people in South Dakota. The 11 agencies within the Department work in numerous ways to serve the state and its residents.

Certain agencies within Public Safety are highly visible, such as the Highway Patrol, while others are virtually unknown to the general public, such as Weights and Measures.

We invite you to browse this website to learn more about us. And we encourage you to contact us if you are in need of our services.

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NEW INFORMATION ABOUT REPORTING AND PAYING 911 SURCHARGES IN SOUTH DAKOTA

All businesses selling prepaid wireless services, telecommunications services, wireless services, or Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) services must register with the South Dakota Department of Revenue.  The 911 Surcharges are reported and paid directly to the Department of Revenue by using SD EPath.  Click here to learn more about 911 emergency surcharge registration and creating an EPath account.

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Documents Needed to Obtain a SD Driver License or ID card

Click on the link above for a list of documents you'll need to take with you to the driver exam station to obtain or renew a South Dakota driver license or photo ID card.

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Department Social Media Sites

The Department of Public Safety and Highway Patrol are on Facebook and Twitter. Click the links below to find us online!