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How to Renew a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) in South Dakota

Updated on Thu, 4/28/2011

Renewing a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) in South Dakota is a relatively simple process compared to applying for a new CDL.

PROCEDURES FOR RENEWING YOUR COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE

  1. A CDL is valid for 5 years, and expires on your date of the birth of the relevant year. A renewal application can be filed up to 180 days before expiry of the license. If your CDL has been lost or stolen, you will need to apply for a replacement CDL, rather than a renewal.
  2. You must renew your CDL in person, at your local DMV office.
  3. Bring the following items with you to the local DMV office, when renewing your commercial driver's license:
  4. Your current South Dakota commercial driver's license.
  5. Your South Dakota Commercial Driver's License renewal notice.
  6. A valid South Dakota Department of Transportation (DOT) long form physical or medical card.
  7. You must also bring the correct CDL renewal fee. Fees vary, depending on your age and the endorsements on your CDL. Check with your local DMV office on the exact fee before arriving for the renewal. 4. It is essential that you pass the vision test in order to get your renewed CDL.

HAZARDOUS MATERIAL ENDORSEMENT (HAZMAT)

If your CDL includes a Hazardous Material Endorsement that you wish to retain, you will have to undertake the Hazardous Materials test and receive a security clearance. This includes a fingerprint and background check by the Transportation Security Administration.
  1. You must pay a non-refundable fee of $89.25 to initiate the process. Call the Integrated Biometrics Technologies (IBT) Help Desk at 1-877-429-7746, or visit their website at www.hazprints.com.
  2. Contact one of the locations listed on the IBT site to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.
  3. Bring your commercial driver's license and social security card to the IBT office on the scheduled date.
  4. An approval letter will be mailed to you from the TSA, indicating that you have successfully completed the background check.
  5. Bring the TSA approval letter to your local DMV office, and you will be permitted to test for HAZMAT at the time of renewal.
  6. You will also need to give a hazardous material endorsement exam.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION