South Dakota DMV fees and documents

    Every South Dakota fee and document DMV.ai has on file, grouped by task. Each one links to the official page it came from. Anything a state page doesn't state is left out, not guessed.

    22 items across 5 tasks.

    Change your address

    Reviewed Oct 1, 2026 · South Dakota Department of Public Safety

    Fees

    • Online processing fee

      $2.00 plus the renewal/replacement fee.

      sd.gov

      Not stated

    • Other fees

      Not stated on the official page.

      sd.gov

      Not stated

    Documents

    • Supporting documents

      If required; specific documents not stated on the official page.

    Source: sd.gov

    Step-by-step guideOfficial online service

    Driver’s license renewal

    Reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · South Dakota Department of Public Safety

    Fees

    • Online processing fee

      In addition to the renewal fee

      sd.gov

      $2.00

    Documents

    • Current or expired license

      Federally compliant license or ID.

    • Proof of address

      Two documents with your name and physical address.

    Source: sd.gov

    Step-by-step guideOfficial online service

    First-time driver's license

    Reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · South Dakota Department of Public Safety

    Fees

    Documents

    • Certified birth certificate

    • Social Security card

    • Two proofs of address

    • Parental consent

      Minors.

    Source: sd.gov

    Step-by-step guideOfficial online service

    New resident guide

    Reviewed Oct 1, 2026 · South Dakota Department of Revenue

    Fees

    • Fees on the official page

      Confirm current amounts with the agency

      dor.sd.gov

      4% motor vehicle excise tax; other fees vary

    Documents

    • Application for Motor Vehicle Title & Registration

    • Power of Attorney, if applicable

    Source: dor.sd.gov

    Step-by-step guideOfficial online service

    REAL ID

    Reviewed Sep 29, 2026 · South Dakota Department of Public Safety, Driver Licensing

    Fees

    • Driver license or non-driver ID card (new or renewal)

      sd.gov

      $38

    • Duplicate / replacement

      sd.gov

      $20

    • Card payment processing

      Whichever is greater; charged online and for card payments at the exam station.

      sd.gov

      $2.00 or 2.95%

    Documents

    • Signed Driver License and ID Card Application

      Original signature and date; no electronic or stamped signatures.

    • One proof of lawful status

      State-certified U.S. birth certificate, U.S. passport or passport card, Certificate of Citizenship/Naturalization, Permanent Resident Card, Employment Authorization Card, or foreign passport with U.S. visa/I-94.

    • Certified proof of each name change, if any

      Government-issued marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court order.

    • Proof of Social Security number

      Required if your current license has no gold star: Social Security card, W-2, Form 1099, or pay stub showing your full number.

    • Two proofs of South Dakota address

      Name and physical address, e.g. utility bill, pay stub, bank statement, lease/rent receipt, insurance or tax document, vehicle registration.

    Source: sd.gov

    Step-by-step guideOfficial online service

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