Driver License Office By City
Please note, we experience higher customer volume in the summer months so please be prepared for longer wait times. The best time to visit a Driver License Office is mid-month, mid-week, or mid-morning. The busiest times are before and after a holiday weekend, Tuesdays, and Friday afternoons. Renewals and Duplicates occur on the same days and times as Drive Test Exams.
IMPORTANT: Your driver license/ID card application must be submitted at least one hour before closing time.
REMINDER: Driver License Offices are short staffed from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and you may experience longer than usual wait times. No drive tests will be given between 11:30 and 1:30 or within 1 hour of closing.
Motorcycle exams can be completed during regular exam times, the roads must be dry to give a motorcycle drive test.
Payment accepted by cash, check or money order only, no credit or debit cards.
For a map of County and City Issues click here.
NOTICES
Sioux Falls Exam Station - Effective April 22nd, 2013, there is only one location in Sioux Falls (at 2501 W Russell Street). Operating hours will be Monday through Friday 7:00am to 5:30pm and most Saturdays from 7:00am to 5:00pm
Sisseton Exam Station - Has moved back to its original location at 406 2nd Avenue West (former National Guard Armory)
Watertown Exam Station - Effective February 5, 2013, the exam station is located at 2001 9th Ave SW Suite 100
7:00am to 5:30pm (Applications accepted until 4:30 pm)
TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
Closed July 4th
You may schedule an appointment to renew your driver license at this location. Click here to read more about the online Appointment Scheduler.
Driver Education students may schedule an appointment at this location to have an Instruction Permit issued or to upgrade their permit. Click here to read more about the online Appointment Scheduler.
To take a drive test at this location you must have a scheduled appointment. For drive tests you may access our online appointment scheduler by clicking on the link below. The scheduler allows you to schedule a drive test appointment from the convenience of your computer.
You may also call 800-952-3696 or 605-773-6883 to schedule a drive test.
Please have your driver license number available when calling for appointment.
- Please report 10 minutes before scheduled drive time.
- If you are 5 minutes late for your scheduled drive time please call and schedule a new appointment.
- Please call 2 weeks prior to preferred date and time.
Armour
706 Braddock Street
Court House
9:00am to 3:30pm (Applications accepted until 2:30 pm)
2ND & 3RD THURSDAY
511 6th Avenue
City Hall
8:00am - 4:45pm (Applications accepted until 3:45pm)
TUESDAYS
Bison
605-244-5613
100 East Main Street
Court House
County Issue:
Contact Court House for dates and times.
No 1st time CDL testing or conversions. Non-citizen applicants with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration documents cannot be served at this site.
910 4th Street
(Old Sanctuary Building)
4th & Medary
7:00am to 5:30pm (Applications accepted until 4:30 pm)
TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
(No drive tests on Tuesdays until after 10:00am)
Closed July 4th
To take a drive test at this location you must have a scheduled appointment. For drive tests you may access our online appointment scheduler by clicking on the link below. The scheduler allows you to schedule a drive test appointment from the convenience of your computer.
You may also call 800-952-3696 or 605-773-6883 to schedule a drive test.
Please have your driver license number available when calling for appointment.
- Please report 10 minutes before scheduled drive time.
- If you are 5 minutes late for your scheduled drive time please call and schedule a new appointment.
- Please call 2 weeks prior to preferred date and time.
Buffalo
605-375-3542
410 Ramsland
Court House
County Issue:
Contact Court House for dates and times.
No 1st time CDL testing or conversions. Non-citizen applicants with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration documents cannot be served at this site.
Burke
605-775-2605
221 East 8th Street
Court House
County Issue:
Contact Court House for dates and times.
No 1st time CDL testing or conversions. Non-citizen applicants with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration documents cannot be served at this site.
Chamberlain
300 South Courtland Street
Courthouse
8:30am to 4:15pm (Applications accepted until 3:15 pm)
TUESDAYS
Custer County Courthouse Annex Building
8:00am to 5:00pm (Applications accepted until 4:00 pm)
1ST THREE WEDNESDAYS
Dupree
605-365-5173
South Main Street
Courthouse
County Issue:
Contact Courthouse for dates and times.
No 1st time CDL testing or conversions. Non-citizen applicants with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration documents cannot be served at this site.
Elk Point
209 East Main Street
Courthouse Basement
8:30am to 4:30pm (Applications accepted until 3:30pm)
1ST & 3RD WEDNESDAY
To take a drive test at this location you must have a scheduled appointment. For drive tests you may access our online appointment scheduler by clicking on the link below. The scheduler allows you to schedule a drive test appointment from the convenience of your computer.
You may also call 800-952-3696 or 605-773-6883 to schedule a drive test.
Please have your driver license number available when calling for appointment.
- Please report 10 minutes before scheduled drive time.
- If you are 5 minutes late for your scheduled drive time please call and schedule a new appointment.
- Please call 2 weeks prior to preferred date and time.
Eureka
605-284-2441
613 7th Street
City Hall
City Issue:
Contact City Office for dates and times.
No 1st time CDL testing or conversions. Non-citizen applicants with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration documents cannot be served at this site.
Faith
605-967-2261
206 Main Street
City Hall
City Issue:
Contact City Hall for dates and times.
No 1st time CDL testing or conversions. Non-citizen applicants with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration documents cannot be served at this site.
Faulkton
605-598-6232
110 9th Avenue South
Court House
County Issue:
Contact Court House for dates and times.
No 1st time CDL testing or conversions. Non-citizen applicants with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration documents cannot be served at this site.
Gettysburg
605-765-9408
201 South Exene
Court House
County Issue:
Contact Court House for dates and times.
No 1st time CDL testing or conversions. Non-citizen applicants with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration documents cannot be served at this site.
Hayti
605-783-3206
300 4th Street
Court House
County Issue:
Contact Court House for dates and times.
No 1st time CDL testing or conversions. Non-citizen applicants with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration documents cannot be served at this site.
Highmore
605-852-2510
412 Commercial Street
Court House
County Issue:
Contact Court House for dates and times.
No 1st time CDL testing or conversions. Non-citizen applicants with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration documents cannot be served at this site.
206 South Chicago Street
Senior Center
8:00am to 4:30pm (Applications accepted until 3:30 pm)
FRIDAYS
Huron
289 Dakota Avenue South, Suite 5
The Center Plaza
7:00am to 5:30pm (Applications accepted until 4:30 pm)
THURSDAYS & FRIDAYS
ALSO OPEN 1ST, 3RD, & 5TH WEDNESDAYS
Closed July 4th
To take a drive test at this location you must have a scheduled appointment. For drive tests you may access our online appointment scheduler by clicking on the link below. The scheduler allows you to schedule a drive test appointment from the convenience of your computer.
You may also call 800-952-3696 or 605-773-6883 to schedule a drive test.
Please have your driver license number available when calling for appointment.
- Please report 10 minutes before scheduled drive time.
- If you are 5 minutes late for your scheduled drive time please call and schedule a new appointment.
- Please call 2 weeks prior to preferred date and time.
Ipswich
605-426-6762
210 2nd Avenue
Court House
County Issue:
Contact Court House for dates and times.
No 1st time CDL testing or conversions. Non-citizen applicants with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration documents cannot be served at this site.
Kadoka
605-837-2420
1 Main Street
Court House
County Issue:
Contact Court House for dates and times.
No 1st time CDL testing or conversions. Non-citizen applicants with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration documents cannot be served at this site.
Kennebec
605-869-2295
300 Main Street
Court House
County Issue:
Contact Court House for dates and times.
No 1st time CDL testing or conversions. Non-citizen applicants with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration documents cannot be served at this site.
Lemmon
605-374-5681
303 1st Avenue West
City Hall
City Issue:
Contact the City for dates and times.
No 1st time CDL testing or conversions. Non-citizen applicants with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration documents cannot be served at this site.
Leola
605-439-3544
706 Main Street
Court House
County Issue:
Contact Court House for dates and times.
No 1st time CDL testing or conversions. Non-citizen applicants with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration documents cannot be served at this site.
Madison
209 1st Street NE
Public Safety Bldg
9:00am to 3:45pm (Applications accepted until 2:45 pm)
TUESDAYS
To take a drive test at this location you must have a scheduled appointment. For drive tests you may access our online appointment scheduler by clicking on the link below. The scheduler allows you to schedule a drive test appointment from the convenience of your computer.
You may also call 800-952-3696 or 605-773-6883 to schedule a drive test.
Please have your driver license number available when calling for appointment.
- Please report 10 minutes before scheduled drive time.
- If you are 5 minutes late for your scheduled drive time please call and schedule a new appointment.
- Please call 2 weeks prior to preferred date and time.
Martin
202 Main Street
Court House
9:00am to 3:30pm (Applications accepted until 2:30 pm)
4TH WEDNESDAY
McIntosh
605-273-4552
108 1st Street East
Court House
County Issue:
Contact Court House for dates and times.
No 1st time CDL testing or conversions. Non-citizen applicants with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration documents cannot be served at this site.
Milbank
1001 East 4th Avenue
City Hall
8:15am to 4:30pm (Applications accepted until 3:30 pm)
THURSDAYS
Closed July 4th
Court House
415 West 1st Avenue
County Issue:
Contact Court House for dates and times.
No 1st time CDL testing or conversions. Non-citizen applicants with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration documents cannot be served at this site.
Sinte Gleska University
Multipurpose Building - Room 114
101 Antelope Lake Circle
8:00am to 4:30pm (Applications accepted until 3:30 pm)
Closed 12:30-1:30 for lunch
1ST, 2ND, 3RD & 5TH WEDNESDAYS
Mitchell
1315 North Main Street, Suite 100
7:00am to 5:30pm (Applications accepted until 4:30 pm)
TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & THURSDAYS
Closed July 4th
To take a drive test at this location you must have a scheduled appointment. For drive tests you may access our online appointment scheduler by clicking on the link below. The scheduler allows you to schedule a drive test appointment from the convenience of your computer.
You may also call 800-952-3696 or 605-773-6883 to schedule a drive test.
Please have your driver license number available when calling for appointment.
- Please report 10 minutes before scheduled drive time.
- If you are 5 minutes late for your scheduled drive time please call and schedule a new appointment.
- Please call 2 weeks prior to preferred date and time.
Mobridge
National Guard Armory
1213 Lakefront Drive
7:00am to 5:30pm (Applications accepted until 4:30 pm)
TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY
Mound City
605-955-3388
111 2nd Street NE
Court House
County Issue:
Contact Court house for dates and times.
No 1st time CDL testing or conversions. Non-citizen applicants with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration documents cannot be served at this site.
Murdo
605-669-7106
310 Main Street
Court House
County Issue:
Contact Court house for dates and times.
No 1st time CDL testing or conversions. Non-citizen applicants with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration documents cannot be served at this site.
North Sioux City
205 Sodrac Drive
Community Center
8:45am to 4:30pm (Applications accepted until 3:30pm)
2ND, 4TH & 5TH WEDNESDAY
To take a drive test at this location you must have a scheduled appointment. For drive tests you may access our online appointment scheduler by clicking on the link below. The scheduler allows you to schedule a drive test appointment from the convenience of your computer.
You may also call 800-952-3696 or 605-773-6883 to schedule a drive test.
Please have your driver license number available when calling for appointment.
- Please report 10 minutes before scheduled drive time.
- If you are 5 minutes late for your scheduled drive time please call and schedule a new appointment.
- Please call 2 weeks prior to preferred date and time.
Onida
605-258-2444
700 Ash Avenue
Court House
County Issue:
Contact court house for dates and times.
No 1st time CDL testing or conversions. Non-citizen applicants with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration documents cannot be served at this site.
Parker
400 South Main Street
Court House
8:00am to 5:00pm (Applications accepted until 4:00pm)
1ST WEDNESDAY
To take a drive test at this location you must have a scheduled appointment. For drive tests you may access our online appointment scheduler by clicking on the link below. The scheduler allows you to schedule a drive test appointment from the convenience of your computer.
You may also call 800-952-3696 or 605-773-6883 to schedule a drive test.
Please have your driver license number available when calling for appointment.
- Please report 10 minutes before scheduled drive time.
- If you are 5 minutes late for your scheduled drive time please call and schedule a new appointment.
- Please call 2 weeks prior to preferred date and time.
Pierre
314 South Central Avenue
In the alley behind Coolers
7:00am to 6:00pm (Applications accepted until 5:00pm)
WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY
Closed July 4th
Department of Social Services Bldg. - South Entrance
Highway 18 East, Airport Access Road
8:30am to 4:00pm (Applications accepted until 3:00 pm)
Closed From 12pm to 1pm
No testing between
11am and 1pm
THURSDAYS
Closed July 4th
Plankinton
605-942-7161
401 North Main Street
Court House
8:00am to 4:30pm (Applications accepted until 3:30 pm)
County Issue:
Contact Court House for dates and times.
No 1st time CDL testing or conversions. Non-citizen applicants with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration documents cannot be served at this site.
Rapid City
1301 East Catron Boulevard
Room 105
7:00am to 5:30pm (Applications accepted until 4:30 pm)
TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
Closed July 4th
You may schedule an appointment to renew your driver license at this location. Click here to read more about the online Appointment Scheduler.
Driver Education students may schedule an appointment at this location to have an Instruction Permit issued or to upgrade their permit. Click here to read more about the online Appointment Scheduler.
To take a drive test at this location you must have a scheduled appointment. For drive tests you may access our online appointment scheduler by clicking on the link below. The scheduler allows you to schedule a drive test appointment from the convenience of your computer.
You may also call 800-952-3696 or 605-773-6883 to schedule a drive test.
Please have your driver license number available when calling for appointment.
- Please report 10 minutes before scheduled drive time.
- If you are 5 minutes late for your scheduled drive time please call and schedule a new appointment.
- Please call 2 weeks prior to preferred date and time.
Redfield
North Highway 281
Dept. Of Transportation
8:30am to 4:15pm (Applications accepted until 3:15 pm)
2ND & 4TH WEDNESDAYS
2501 W Russell Street
7:00am to 5:30pm (Applications accepted until 4:30pm)
Please note the least busy times are Wednesdays and Thursdays (especially mornings). It is best to avoid Mondays and Fridays (especially afternoons).
MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
Closed July 4th
Closed September 2nd
Also open each Saturday listed below 7am-5pm (Applications accepted until 4:00pm)
SATURDAYS:
(Open for Duplicate & Renewals ONLY No testing)
June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
July 6, 13, 20, 27
August 3, 10, 17, 24
September 7, 14, 21, 28
You may schedule an appointment to renew your driver license at this location. Click here to read more about the online Appointment Scheduler.
Please Note: You are unable to schedule an appointment on Saturdays. It is first come first served on Saturdays.
Driver Education students must schedule an appointment at this location to have an Instruction Permit issued or to upgrade their permit. Click here to read more about the online Appointment Scheduler.
Please Note: You are unable to schedule an appointment on Saturdays. It is first come first served on Saturdays.
To take a drive test at this location you must have a scheduled appointment. For drive tests you may access our online appointment scheduler by clicking on the link below. The scheduler allows you to schedule a drive test appointment from the convenience of your computer.
You may also call 800-952-3696 or 605-773-6883 to schedule a drive test.
Please have your driver license number available when calling for appointment.
- Please report 10 minutes before scheduled drive time.
- If you are 5 minutes late for your scheduled drive time please call and schedule a new appointment.
Sisseton
406 2nd Avenue West
(former National Guard Armory)
8:15am to 4:30pm (Applications accepted until 3:30 pm)
WEDNESDAYS
Spearfish
622 North Canyon
Fire Hall
8:00am to 5:00pm (Applications accepted until 4:00 pm)
WEDNESDAYS
Also open August 1st and 8th
Sturgis
1401 Lazelle Street
Community Center
7:30am to 5:15pm (Applications accepted until 4:15 pm)
THURSDAYS
Closed July 4th
Closed August 1st and 8th (open in Spearfish instead)
Timberlake
605-865-3661
710 C Street
Court House
County Issue:
Contact Court House for dates and times.
No 1st time CDL testing or conversions. Non-citizen applicants with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration documents cannot be served at this site.
Vermillion
211 West Main
Courthouse
7:00am to 5:00pm (Applications accepted until 4:00 pm)
THURSDAY & FRIDAY
Through June 28th the exam station will be located in the Department of Labor office at 1024 W Cherry Street. The hours will be 8:00am-5:00pm (Applications accepted until 4:00pm).
Closed July 4th
To take a drive test at this location you must have a scheduled appointment. For drive tests you may access our online appointment scheduler by clicking on the link below. The scheduler allows you to schedule a drive test appointment from the convenience of your computer.
You may also call 800-952-3696 or 605-773-6883 to schedule a drive test.
Please have your driver license number available when calling for appointment.
- Please report 10 minutes before scheduled drive time.
- If you are 5 minutes late for your scheduled drive time please call and schedule a new appointment.
- Please call 2 weeks prior to preferred date and time.
Wagner
60 Main Avenue SE
City Hall
9:00am to 3:30pm (Applications accepted until 2:30 pm)
1ST & 4TH THURSDAY
Closed July 4th
Watertown
2001 9th Ave SW, Suite 100 (main entrance is on the north side of the building - accessible off of 21st Street)
former Career Learning Center
7:00am to 5:30pm (Applications accepted until 4:30 pm)
TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
Closed July 4th
You may schedule an appointment to renew your driver license at this location. Click here to read more about the online Appointment Scheduler.
To take a drive test at this location you must have a scheduled appointment. For drive tests you may access our online appointment scheduler by clicking on the link below. The scheduler allows you to schedule a drive test appointment from the convenience of your computer.
You may also call 800-952-3696 or 605-773-6883 to schedule a drive test.
Please have your driver license number available when calling for appointment.
- Please report 10 minutes before scheduled drive time.
- If you are 5 minutes late for your scheduled drive time please call and schedule a new appointment.
- Please call 2 weeks prior to preferred date and time.
Webster
711 W 1st Street, Suite 107
Court House Basement
8:00am to 4:30pm (Applications accepted until 3:30 pm)
FRIDAYS
Wessington Springs
605-539-1241
205 Wallace Avenue South
Court House
County Issue:
Contact Court House for dates and times.
No 1st time CDL testing or conversions. Non-citizen applicants with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration documents cannot be served at this site.
321 E 4th Street
Courthouse
County Issue:
Contact Court house for dates and times.
No 1st time CDL testing or conversions. Non-citizen applicants with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration documents cannot be served at this site.
Winner
200 East 3rd Street
Court House
7:15am to 5:30pm (Applications accepted until 4:30 pm)
FRIDAYS
Woonsocket
605-796-4512
604 West 6th Street
Court House
County Issue:
Contact Court House for dates and times.
No 1st time CDL testing or conversions. Non-citizen applicants with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration documents cannot be served at this site.
Yankton
3113 Spruce Street, Suite 109
Human Services Center
Kanner Bldg
7:00am to 5:30pm (Applications accepted until 4:30pm)
TUESDAYS, THURSDAY & FRIDAY
Closed July 4th
To take a drive test at this location you must have a scheduled appointment. For drive tests you may access our online appointment scheduler by clicking on the link below. The scheduler allows you to schedule a drive test appointment from the convenience of your computer.
You may also call 800-952-3696 or 605-773-6883 to schedule a drive test.
Please have your driver license number available when calling for appointment.
- Please report 10 minutes before scheduled drive time.
- If you are 5 minutes late for your scheduled drive time please call and schedule a new appointment.
- Please call 2 weeks prior to preferred date and time.
Mailing Address • 118 West Capitol Avenue • Pierre, SD 57501