Pennington County Driver License Office | South Dakota Department of Public Safety - Driver Licensing

1301 E. Catron Boulevard, Room 105, Rapid City, SD 57701

Eligibility

14 years of age and older to apply for driver license. Any age can apply for an identification card.

Hours

7:00am - 5:30pm (MT), Tuesday - Friday (Applications accepted until 4:30pm)

605-773-3178

Voice

Websitehttps://dps.sd.gov/driver-licensing

Email[email protected]

Application process

Walk-in or by appointment. Drive test must be scheduled.

Fees

$38.00 for new and renewal ID/DL; $43.00 for CDL License, $20.00 for CDL Endorsement; $20.00 for duplicate ID/DL, $2.00 or 2.95% (whichever is greater) processing fee for credit card payments.

Service area

Pennington County, SD

Other Information

Age Group

Older Adults (65+)
Young Adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)

The South Dakota Driver's License Program is responsible for individuals that are applying for a South Dakota Driver's License or Identification Card.

What documents do I need? Visit https://dps.sd.gov/driver-licensing/required-documents for a list of the needed / appropriate documents.
For driver tests, duplicates, and renewals, you must either call (605) 773-6883 between 8:00am - 5:00pm to schedule an appointment or schedule online at www.dps.sd.gov. Driver tests must be scheduled, at least two weeks before the desired test date.
Driver Education: Is offered across South Dakota by various local entities and schools. If you are interested in learning about programs in your area, email or call (605) 431-6520 to speak with Christopher Grant, the SD State Driver Education Coordinator.
Driving Manuals: Are available at https://dps.sd.gov/driver-licensing/south-dakota-licensing-information/driving-manuals.

Now available in Spanish: driver license application, study manuals and written test. Driving part of the test is still given via English as the spoken language.

Last Assured

10/31/2025

What's Here

State Government Agencies/Departments Identification Cards Driver Training Driver Licenses

Providing organization

South Dakota Department of Public Safety - Driver Licensing

Provides services without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, low-income, or limited English proficiency (LEP) according to the provision contained in Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related nondiscrimination authorities.