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Replace a Lost, Stolen, or Mutilated South Dakota Driver's License or ID Card

Updated on Mon, 1/16/2012

If your South Dakota driver's license or identification card has been lost, stolen, or mutilated, you can apply for a replacement or duplicate license at your local driver exam station.

Instructions for replacing a lost, stolen or mutilated South Dakota driver's license or identification card:

  1. Locate the South Dakota driver exam station here. Be sure to note the days and hours of operation.
  2. Bring proper identification. The state of South Dakota requires that you present one piece of primary ID and one piece of secondary ID when applying for a duplicate driver's license or identification card.
  3. Bring the correct fee. Normally, there is a $6 fee for replacing a lost, stolen, or mutilated license. Please contact your exam station to confirm the fee before applying in person, since fees may vary.

Instructions for South Dakota residents who are temporarily out of state:

South Dakota residents who are temporarily out of state and unable to apply in person may apply for a duplicate license or identification card through the mail. Such persons may include military personnel or students who are either out of the state or country, among others.
  1. Download and complete the Driver License Application form from the Office of the Division of Motor Vehicles website.
  2. Obtain a check or money order in the correct amount, made payable to: Department of Public Safety. Please contact the SD Driver Licensing Program at (800) 952 3696 to confirm the correct fee, as fees may vary.
  3. Obtain copies of two proper identification, and write your signature on a piece of plain white paper.
  4. Mail the completed form along with a self-addressed stamped envelope, the above documents and your payment to: 
    The Department of Public Safety
Driver Licensing Program
118 W Capitol Ave.
Pierre, SD 57501

Additional Information

  • If your license or identification will expire within the next 180 days, you can renew your license or identification card instead of applying for a replacement.
  • You cannot apply for a replacement driver's license or identification online.
  • If you have any further questions call 1-800-952-3696 or 605-773-6883.