Replacing a lost South Dakota driver license
The steps in plain English. Each one links to the South Dakota Department of Public Safety, Driver Licensing Program page it came from. Last checked Nov 15, 2026.
Request a duplicate online or by mail if you have not done so in the last ten years.
Source: sd.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026Provide proof of identity, lawful status, Social Security number, and two recent SD address documents.
Source: sd.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026If you are not eligible online, book an appointment at a Driver Licensing location.
Source: sd.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026Pay the $20 replacement fee.
Source: sd.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
Check before you go: requirements and fees change, and some depend on your age or situation. The official page is the final word.
Related facts
- Replacement fee
- $20 for a duplicate or replacement driver license.Source: sd.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
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