You may visit an exam station in-person to obtain or renew your South Dakota driver license, a non-driver ID card, or request a duplicate for a lost or stolen card. We recommend looking at the scheduling calendar well in advance of your expiration date, as appointments at certain exam stations may be booked out quite far into the future.

 

But why walk in and wait in line when you can schedule your visit?!  **PLEASE NOTE: The Sioux Falls Express Station (located at 6010 S. Minnesota Avenue) is available by appointment only.**

 

First Time Applicant or Transfer to South Dakota

As a first-time applicant or if you are transferring to South Dakota from another state, you'll need to visit a South Dakota Driver Exam Station in-person to apply.  Click here for information about obtaining a South Dakota Driver License or non-driver ID card for the first time.

 

Renewing your Driver License or Non-Driver ID Card In-Person?

To renew your driver license/ID card, you will be required to provide your federally compliant driver license/ID card and two pieces of mail proving your residential address.  Documents must show your first and last name and be less than one year old.  If you’ve lost your federally compliant license or if it has expired, you'll need to bring these required documents.  For more information about renewing your South Dakota driver license or non-driver ID card in-person at an exam station, click here.

 

Commercial Driver License (CDL) Renewals

If you are a CDL holder with a medical certificate, you must bring your medical certificate in order to renew your CDL.

 

Non-Citizen Documentation

Non-U.S. Citizens must bring proof of legal status.

 

Are You a Permanent Traveler, Snow Bird, or Do You Use a Personal Mail Box Service for your South Dakota Address?

Permanent travelers with no permanent physical address must bring a receipt of proof of stay within South Dakota from within the past year and one document proving your personal mailbox (PMB) service address and box number. 

 

 

SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT

 

Testing Appointments

Need to take a knowledge test or drive test?  You'll need to schedule an appointment for any visit requiring a knowledge or drive test.  

Applicants under the age of 18 will need parental consent and a Driver’s Education Certificate, if applicable. Note that the examiner may cancel a road/drive test if the examiner considers the weather or road conditions to be unsafe.

**PLEASE NOTE:  The Sioux Falls Express Station (located at 6010 S. Minnesota Avenue) does not offer testing. You must visit the main Sioux Falls Driver Exam Station at 1501 South Highline Avenue, Suite 1B in Sioux Falls for any services that require testing.

 

Permit Upgrade Appointments

If you have passed an approved driver education course, we recommend you schedule an appointment to upgrade your instruction permit. Find out more about permit upgrades.  

 

Locations

Need to find a driver exam station near you?  Visit our locations page.  

 

Need Further Assistance?

You can read the answers to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) below by clicking on the arrow next to the question. 

 

Need Help Scheduling or Canceling an Appointment?

If you need help scheduling or canceling an appointment, please call (605) 773-6883 between 9AM-4PM Monday-Friday (closed on state holidays) or send us an email.

 

FAQs

Find out if you're eligible to renew online or by mail!  Click the arrow for more information.

 

If your driver license HAS NOT EXPIRED and you did not use the online or mail-in method for your last renewal, you may be eligible to renew online or by mail.