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    Key fees
    • Driver’s license renewal$2.00
    • REAL ID$38

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    Driver license & ID

    First-time licenseGuideLearner's permit and first license: steps, tests and documentsDriver’s licenseGuideRenew, replace or update your driver's licenseREAL IDGuideGet a REAL ID for domestic flightsPractice permit testToolFree South Dakota practice questions with Ava

    Vehicles

    Vehicle registrationGuideRegister or renew a vehicle, including new residentsTitle transferGuideTransfer ownership, or replace a lost titleRecall checkToolFree VIN lookup and steps to fix a recall in South Dakota

    Insurance & tickets

    Auto insuranceOfficial linksSouth Dakota minimum: 25/50/25 liabilityTraffic ticketsGuideA DIY plan and editable court letters for a South Dakota ticket

    Moving & updates

    New to the stateGuideJust moved here? Transfer your license and vehicleAddress changeGuideUpdate your address on your license and registration

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    Popular South Dakota questions

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    How do I change my address in South Dakota?

    South Dakota lets you change your license/ID address online, by mail or at a driver exam station. Vehicle registration addresses are handled separately by your county treasurer or the state's online vehicle portal.

    How do I renew my driver's license in South Dakota?

    South Dakota drivers can renew online once every ten years, by mail, or at a driver exam station, if the license hasn't been expired over 30 days.

    How do I transfer my license and car after moving in South Dakota?

    Just moved to South Dakota? Driver license deadline: not stated. Vehicle title and registration deadline: not stated.

    How do I get my first driver's license in South Dakota?

    South Dakota teens start with an instruction permit at 14, then a restricted minor's permit, then a full license at 16. All pass knowledge, vision, and road tests.

    How do I get a REAL ID in South Dakota?

    Get a federally compliant (gold star) South Dakota driver license or ID card by bringing original documents to a state driver exam station. Confirm current requirements with SD DPS before you go.

    How do I register my vehicle in South Dakota?

    Prepare for South Dakota registration using official state guidance; confirm local requirements.

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