As of December 31st, South Dakota joined several other states to comply with a federal mandate to tighten up some rules to obtain a South Dakota driver's license or even to renew your current one.
Some of my clients are having some difficulty renewing their licenses so I want to just post the new regulations. Since I am doing a copy paste here, you will probably need to refer to my sidebar on the blog to link up the Driver's License Bureau to print out some of the specific forms.
I noticed they have a Residency Affidavit out there now specifically for full timers which should cut down on some red tape hopefully. Please review these guidelines before making the trip to SD to get your license or renew it
Effective December 31, 2009 federal regulations require anyone applying for a new, renewal, or duplicate driver license or identification card will have to provide the following documents listed below (photo copies are not acceptable).
I . You will need one Identity Document. NOTE: If your name is different than the name on your identity document, you will need to bring additional proof of your legal name. Acceptable documents for proof of a legal name change are a certified marriage certificate (issued by a state vital records agency), a certified adoption document, or a certified court order authorizing a name change (such as a divorce decree). If you have had multiple marriages, you will need to bring similar documents providing legal proof of each name change. If you have any questions please call our office at 1-800-952-3696.
An Identity Document to prove identity, date of birth, and lawful status is considered to be one of the following:
Certified U.S. birth certificate issued by State or County (hospital birth certificates are not acceptable)
Valid unexpired U.S. passport
Certificate of Naturalization
Certificate of Citizenship
Valid unexpired permanent resident card
Valid unexpired employment authorization document
Foreign passport with valid unexpired U.S. Visa with I-94
(For phone numbers and addresses to write for Vital Records, please visit http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w.htm.)
II . You will need one document to prove Social Security number. Only the documents listed below can serve as proof of Social Security number (document must include your full social security number):
Social Security card
W-2 Form
SSA 1099 Form
Non-SSA 1099 Form
Pay stub (must include name and social security number)
(For information on how to apply for a social security number or replacement card, please visit http://www.socialsecurity.gov/ssnumber/. )
III . You will need two documents to prove your residential address. A parent's proof of address is acceptable for a minor child. Please bring two of the documents listed below (each must contain your current address):
Utility bill
Credit card statement
Pay stub or earnings statement
Rent receipt
Phone bill
Transcript or report card from an accredited school
Bank statement
Mortgage document
Tax document
Homeowners/renter's insurance policy
Other items will be reviewed by licensing personnel
If you are unable to provide proof of residency please call for exceptions 1-800-952-3696
PO Box addresses are acceptable in areas not assigned a street or 911 addresses
Address Exceptions:
Minors - If a minor does not have two documents proving residency the parent may provide two forms for them.
Living with someone else - An individual residing with another person may have the other person sign a "Consent for Use of South Dakota Address" form and present two residency documents belonging to the person they reside with.
Living within an Organization or facility - A letter from the organization or facility (on their letterhead) stating the individual resides there...
People who travel full time - If you are using a mail forwarding address the applicant must complete the "Residency Affidavit" and provide one document proving their temporary address (campground or RV park receipt). If they have friends or family in South Dakota and will be using their address they can complete and follow the instructions on the Consent for Use of Address Form.
Military and Military Dependents - Can use out-of-state address on their license and provide two documents proving residency that include the out-of-state address.
Our examiners have the right to question any documents and request additional information prior to Drivers License or ID Card issuance. These new rules will help to establish a more secure driver license and will help address our shared concern about national security, identity theft, and highway safety.
If you have any questions, please call the central Driver Licensing Program office at 1-800-952-3696.
