Did You Know?
If you did not renew using our online or mail-in method 5 years ago
(for your last renewal), you are eligible to renew online or by mail!
A replacement or duplicate license or ID card may be requested online
or by mail once every 10 years.
If you are eligible, we strongly encourage
you to renew your driver license or ID card
online or by mail.
However, if your driver license has been expired for more than 30 days,
you are required to vist an exam station in-person and pass a knowledge test.
If you have a motorcycle endorsement (Class 2 license),
you will have to take the operator's knowledge test and the motorcycle knowledge test.
If you are required to test to renew your driver license, you must schedule an appointment.
Click here for appointment information.
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If you prefer to renew your driver license at a driver exam station in-person,
walk-in customers are welcome, but why sit in the waiting room?
Use our scheduling tool to make an appointment!
You can also print and complete your application before arriving at the exam station.
Renew Your Driver’s License Online
Avoid waiting in line. You may be able to renew your South Dakota driver’s license online once every ten years with our easy online renewal system.
Have you submitted your renewal in the past few weeks? To check the status of your online or by-mail renewal,
email us or call (605) 773-6883.
Required Documents
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You must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
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You must currently have an unexpired, federally compliant driver’s license/ID card with a gold star in the upper right corner.
- You’ll need to provide your driver’s license/ID card number, date of birth and the last four digits of your Social Security number.
- You’ll need to upload, email, fax (605-773-3018), or mail two documents to prove your residential/physical address (cannot be handwritten documents). Documents must show your name and must be less than one year old. Active military personnel and their dependents may use two documents proving their out-of-state residential address or APO/FPO address (if stationed overseas).
- If you’re 65 or older, a vision statement less than one year old is also required. Scores must be recorded on our vision statement form.
- Drivers who wear bioptic lenses aren’t eligible for online renewal.
- We accept Visa or MasterCard for payment.
You need to visit a Driver Licensing location if:
- You have not applied in person in the last ten years.
- You wish to change your name.
- You wish to change your license class, CDL class, or endorsements.
- You are required to take a driving test.
- You wear bioptic lenses.
- You have updated your status with USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.)
You can schedule an appointment or visit any Driver License Exam Location.
If you have been issued a driver's license or ID card in another state, your South Dakota license or ID card is inactive, and you are not eligible for online renewal.
If you’re ready to begin, click below to start your renewal or request a duplicate. Once finished, your license will be mailed in 3-4 weeks. If you are mailing proof of address or vision statement documents, it may take longer.
All information in your online transaction will be secure. A payment processing fee of $2.00 will be charged in addition to the renewal fee. If you’re having difficulties using this site, email us or call (605) 773-6883.
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