Applying for a License

If you are applying for or obtaining a South Dakota driver license or ID card for the first time, you must apply in person at a South Dakota Driver Licensing location. You may walk-in to any driver exam station during their normal hours of operation, or you can skip waiting in line and schedule an appointment!  

To prepare, make sure you have the required documents and a completed license application form. Electronic, digital, or stamped signatures are not allowed on the application form.

Driving Records

For information about obtaining a copy of your driving record or the driving records of employees, please visit our Driving Records webpage.
 

APPLICATIONS, FORMS, AND DOCUMENTS

Clearance Letter Application	Lost License Statement
Company Driver License Record Request	Medical Self-Certification Statement
Consent for Use of Address	Minor's Permit and License Cancellation Form
Document Requirements	Parental Consent Form
Driver Evaluation Request	Personal Driver License Record Request
Driver License ID Card Application - English	Residency Affidavit
Driver License ID Card Application - Spanish	Supervised Driving Log
Homeless Identification Card Forms	Vision Statement