Driver License - State Central Office | South Dakota Department of Public Safety

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: 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. - 2020 Legislation changes guidelines for teen drivers: https://dps.sd.gov/driver-licensing. 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.

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211 South Dakota

Physical Address

118 W. Capitol Avenue, Pierre, SD 57501

Hours

8:00am - 5:00pm (CT), Monday - Friday

Application process

Open by appointment and for walk-in customers.

Eligibility

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

Service area

SD, United States

Agency info

South Dakota Department of Public Safety

South Dakota Department of Public Safety includes 14 agencies that seeks to keep South Dakota a safe place in which to live, work, visit and raise a family.