South Dakota - Apply for Driver License

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Procedure

• Apply for a South Dakota Driver License at any exam station within the state.
• Take the necessary test like vision, knowledge and driving test.
• When you have successfully completed all required testing, your photograph will be taken and you will be issued a license.

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Required Documents

If you have never held a South Dakota or out-of-state driver license, you will have to provide the following documents: proof of your identity (if your name is different than the name on your identity document, you will need to bring additional proof of your legal name), date of birth, and lawful status, proof of your Social Security number, and two documents to prove your principle address. Follow link for a complete list of acceptable documents http://dps.sd.gov/licensing/driver_licensing/obtain_a_license.aspx

If you are not a U.S. citizen, you will be required to present a Naturalization and Immigration record authorizing your legal presence in the United States. If you are not a U.S. citizen, you will be required to present a naturalization and immigration record, establishing your legal presence in the U.S. Our examiners have the right to question any documents and request additional information for verification of identity prior to license issuance.

• Have parental/guardian consent if under age 18 for every application completed
• Pass needed driver license tests
• Turn in any drivers license or identification card
• Are not currently suspended, revoked, or denied
• Are not in this country illegally
• Have not been found by a court to be mentally incompetent, alcoholic, or a habitual user of illegal drugs
• Have no unpaid fines for moving traffic violations
• Are from a foreign country and can show INS documents with date of legal presence in the U.S.

Office Locations & Contacts

Follow link Driver License Offices By County: http://dps.sd.gov/licensing/driver_licensing/by_county.aspx

By City: http://dps.sd.gov/licensing/driver_licensing/by_city.aspx

Eligibility

You may obtain a driver license if you:

• Are at least 14 years of age,
• Are able to submit proof of name, age, social security number and address.

Fees

Driver License: $20 (Cash or check or money order only, no credit or debits cards will be accepted.)

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Instructions

• Anyone who operates a motor vehicle or motor-driven cycle on public roadways in South Dakota is required to have a driver license.
• You are required to have a South Dakota driver license if you live here for more than 90 days.
• South Dakota law (SDCL 32-12-39) states that every licensee shall have their Drivers License in their immediate possession at all times when operating a motor vehicle.
• The following people can drive on a valid license from their home state, so long as they are at least 16 years old.
  • Military - Members of the Armed Forces on active duty or members of foreign military on temporary duty with the Armed Forces, as well as their spouse and children.
  • Student - Students who are here to further their education and who are considered a non-resident for tuition purposes.

Required Information

• Full Name
• Date and Place of Birth
• Sex
• Country
• Social Security Number
• Mailing address
• Residence address

Need for the Document

Anyone who operates a motor vehicle or motor-driven cycle on public roadways in South Dakota is required to have a driver license. You can obtain one by following the below instructions and procedure.

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