Replacement or Duplicate Licenses
If you’ve lost your license, you may be eligible to apply for a replacement online, by mail, or by visiting any South Dakota driver exam station. Online and mail-in requests can be made once every 10 years.
If your license did not have a gold star, please find a list of required documents you’ll need to get a duplicate/replacement license or ID card.
If you recently requested a replacement or duplicate licnese, you may email us or call (605) 773-6883 to check the status of your request.
If your driver license has been expired for more than 30 days, you are required to visit 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 testing appointment information.
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If your ID card has been expired for more than 30 days, you can complete the renewal process online or by mail.
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If you need to visit an exam station in-person, you may print and complete your application before going to the exam station. No digital, electronic, or stamped signatures allowed on the application.
If you prefer to replace your driver license in-person at an exam station, we assure you walk-in customers are wecome. We would encourage you to schedule an appointment so you don't have to sit in the waiting area. Use our scheduling tool to make an appointment!
You can also print and complete your application before going to the exam station. No digital, electronic, or stamped signatures allowed on the application.
Apply for a Duplicate Online
Here’s what you need to apply online:
- You’ll need to upload or mail two documents to prove your residential/physical address (cannot be handwritten documents). Documents must show your name and 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).
- Parent or guardian mail is acceptable for use by minor under the age of 18.
- If your name has changed, you’ll need to apply in person at a driver licensing location and provide a certified legal document proving the name change. If your name has changed more than once, you'll need a certified document (from a government entity -- not from the church) showing each name change.
- We accept Visa or MasterCard for payment.
The link in the red button below will take you to an SD.Gov knowledge article. In the upper right corner of the knowledge article, you'll see the "Submit Application" button. When you click on that, you will be asked to create a login and password for the SD.Gov site. Once you create your SD.Gov login, you will use it to conduct all of your online business with other state agencies (for example, getting a fishing or hunting license, making camping reservations, etc.). You cannot complete the online driver license renewal process without creating a login identity on the SD.Gov site.
Once finished, your license will be mailed in 3-4 weeks. If you’re mailing proof of address documents, it may take longer. All information in your online transaction will be secure. A $2.00 payment processing fee will be charged in addition to the renewal fee. If you’re having difficulties using this site, email us or call (605) 773-6883.
Apply for a Duplicate by Mail
Here’s what you’ll need to apply by mail:
- A completed license application form (in English or in Spanish). Applications will not be accepted without an original signature and date included on the bottom of the form. Electronic, digital, or stamped signatures not allowed. Applicants under 18 must have a parent or guardian sign.
- Two documents to prove your residential/physical address (cannot be handwritten documents). Documents must show your name and 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 address (if stationed overseas).
- Parent or guardian mail is acceptable for use by minor under the age of 18
- If your name has changed, you’ll need to apply in-person at a Driver Licensing location.
- Include a duplication fee of $15. Make checks payable to “Department of Public Safety.”
- Please include a self-addressed stamped envelope for license return.
Please send completed application and documents to:
Driver Licensing Program
118 West Capitol Avenue
Pierre, SD 57501
Replacement/Duplicate Permits for Minors
For a replacement/duplicate of a minor’s restricted permit, you’ll need to provide your driver license/ID card number, date of birth and the last four digits of your Social Security number. You’ll also 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 be less than one year old to prove your residential/physical address. If the applicant is under age 18, a parent or guardian may provide address documents and must complete the parental consent form. Parent or guardian mail is acceptable for use by minor under the age of 18.
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Replacement or Duplicate Documents
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