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South Dakota driver licenses
and ID cards that expired on or after
March 13, 2020 are automatically
extended to expire on December 30, 2020.
While the physical card will show it is past its expiration date, it is still legally valid.
All CDLs and commercial learner's permits
must be renewed by 12/31/2020
(the expiration of the FMCSA waiver).
The new waiver requires CDL medical certificates that expired prior to June 1, 2020
to be renewed by October 31, 2020.
CDL medical certificates expiring
on or after June 1, 2020 have until
December 31, 2020 to renew/submit
a new certificate.
Click here for renewal options
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South Dakota Driver License
Renew Your License Online, Not in Line
Time to renew? Don't spend time in line - renew your license online or by mail. You can also schedule an appointment for a faster trip to your local driver exam station.
Review a list of required documents to make sure you have the identification needed to obtain or renew a driver license or ID card.
To check the status of your online renewal, email us or call (605) 773-6883.
Are you a CDL driver or want to become one?
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Need to replace a lost or stolen license?
Find out how!
SD Homeland Security
If You See Something, Say Something.
Recognize and report suspicious activity. Call 844-3SD-SAFE (373-7233).
SD Highway Safety
Drive Safe, South Dakota.
School's in session. Set an example and make sure you buckle up to and from all activities!
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Be someone’s hero. Learn more about working for the South Dakota Highway Patrol.
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The South Dakota Department of Public Safety includes 11 agencies that work to ensure our safety, from highway patrol to emergency and disaster management.
