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How to obtain or renew your plate: South Dakota



South Dakota License Plate

Forms download icon South Dakota's official forms for obtain or renew your plate


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MV-102 - Affidavit for Duplicate License Plate/Validation Sticker

Ask the SD Division of Motor Vehicles for new license plates AND/OR registration stickers.

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DMV-303 - Application For Replacement of License Plates, Validation Stickers or Lost Title Document (Lost in Mail)

If you lost your original registration stickers, license plates, or car title in the mail after your first application, you can ask the DMV for new ones.


DMV Appointment in South Dakota

Appointment information

Drivers License

If you prefer to renew your driver license in-person at an exam station, we assure you walk-in customers are wecome. We would encourage you to schedule an appointment so you don't have to sit in the waiting area.

Renewal Appointments

You may visit an exam station in-person to renew your driver license or ID card. But why sit in the waiting room when you can schedule your visit!

Testing Appointments

You'll need to schedule an appointment that requires a knowledge or drive test.

Permit Upgrade Appointments

If you have passed an approved driver education course, we recommend you schedule an appointment to upgrade your instruction permit.

Make an Appointments

You can make your appointment online here:

Schedule your DMV appointment in South Dakota

No. Appointments are recommended to save time in line, though.

You can schedule your appointment online pressing here.

Yes. Appointments are recommended to save time in line, though.

You can schedule your appointment online pressing here.


DMV Hours in South Dakota

Today, being Tuesday, South Dakota DMV offices open at different hours, starting from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.

Opening hours:

  • 8 offices at South Dakota open today at 7 a.m.
  • 3 offices at South Dakota open today at 7:30 a.m.
  • 55 offices at South Dakota open today at 8 a.m.
  • 6 offices at South Dakota open today at 8:30 a.m.
  • 4 offices at South Dakota open today at 9 a.m.

However, take into consideration that fifteen offices are closed today.

We recommend selecting your county from the list below to find your closest office hours.

Today, being Tuesday, South Dakota DMV offices close at different hours, starting from 3:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Closing hours:

  • 1 office at South Dakota close today at 3:45 p.m.
  • 3 offices at South Dakota close today at 4 p.m.
  • 2 offices at South Dakota close today at 4:15 p.m.
  • 11 offices at South Dakota close today at 4:30 p.m.
  • 51 offices at South Dakota close today at 5 p.m.
  • 8 offices at South Dakota close today at 5:30 p.m.

We recommend selecting your county from the list below to find your closest office hours.

Tomorrow, being Wednesday, South Dakota DMV offices will open at different times, starting from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.

Opening hours:

  • 8 offices at South Dakota open tomorrow at 7 a.m.
  • 3 offices at South Dakota open tomorrow at 7:30 a.m.
  • 56 offices at South Dakota open tomorrow at 8 a.m.
  • 1 office at South Dakota open tomorrow at 8:15 a.m.
  • 6 offices at South Dakota open tomorrow at 8:30 a.m.
  • 1 office at South Dakota open tomorrow at 8:45 a.m.
  • 3 offices at South Dakota open tomorrow at 9 a.m.

However, take into consideration that thirteen offices will be closed tomorrow.

We recommend selecting your county from the list below to find your closest office hours.

Yes, some offices are open on weekends:

There is one South Dakota DMV office open on Saturday.

We recommend selecting your county from the list below to find your closest office hours.

There is one South Dakota DMV office open on Saturday.

We recommend selecting your county from the list below to find your closest office hours.

No, the South Dakota DMV doesn't open on Sunday.


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