South Dakota Driving Records

You can request a certified abstract of a driving record to view traffic convictions, accident dates and license status.  Employers, insurance companies and government agencies may also request records. According to South Dakota law, only the most recent three years of driving history can be released, except an individual may request their complete driving history.

Request a Driving Record

To request a record, please complete the appropriate form below and have it notarized. Mail the form, along with a $5 fee per-record to:

Driver Licensing Program
118 West Capitol Avenue
Pierre, SD  57501

*State and government agencies are not required to pay the $5 fee.

• Request from Record Holder for Three Year Driving Record  (three year record for personal use)
• Request from Record Holder for Full Driving Record (individuals can request a full driving history record on themselves)
• Request to Obtain Abstract (for employers, insurance companies, or government agencies)
• Request from CDL Holder for Three Year Driving Record
• Request from Employer/Prospective Employer for Three Year CDL Driving Record
  • Please Note:  If you request this type of a driving record, you must have the driver sign a written consent to keep in your files. It needs to state he/she allows the South Dakota Driver Licensing Program to release this information.

In-person Driving Record Requests

Please limit your requests to five records per visit. You’ll need to bring:

• Proof of identity
• Exact change or personal check for $5 per record

Individuals and businesses may retrieve three year driving records in-person at the following locations:

EFFECTIVE 3/15/2020:  ALL EXAM STATIONS ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC UNTIL MAY 2, 2020 IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GOVERNOR'S EXECUTIVE ORDER.  YOU WILL BE UNABLE TO VISIT AN EXAM STATION TO OBTAIN ANY DRIVER RECORDS DURING THIS TIME.  PLEASE REQUEST DRIVING RECORDS USING THE METHOD ABOVE.

Aberdeen Driver Exam Station

2729 West Highway 12
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Brookings Driver Exam Station

910 4^th Street
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Mitchell Driver Exam Station

1315 North Main Street, Suite 100
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Rapid City Drive Exam Station

1301 East Catron Boulevard
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Sioux Falls Driver Exam Station

2501 West Russell Street
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Watertown Driver Exam Station

2001 9^th Avenue SW, Suite 100
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Yankton Driver Exam Station

3113 Spruce Street, Suite 109
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If you have questions about requesting a driving record, contact us or call (605) 773-6883.