Official links, exam station locations, and everything you need to schedule and pass your South Dakota DPS knowledge test.
The official South Dakota Driver License Manual (Revised 11/2024) — the only source for the knowledge test.
Get Manual (DPS.SD.GOV)All exam locations require appointments for testing and renewals. Schedule online or call 605-773-6883.
Schedule AppointmentEligible drivers may renew, get duplicates, or upgrade a Restricted Minor's Permit online at SkipTheTripSD.com.
Renew OnlineLicense applications, Residency Affidavit for full-time travelers, Consent for Use of Address, and more.
Resource LibraryRegister as an organ donor or update your designation at any time online through the DPS website.
Register as DonorCentral Driver Licensing Office: 118 W Capitol Ave, Pierre, SD 57501. Phone: 605-773-6883. Email: DPSDL@state.sd.us
Email DPSMajor exam stations (full services including first-time testing):
Aberdeen · Armour · Belle Fourche · Brookings · Chamberlain · Custer · Elk Point · Hot Springs · Huron · Madison · Martin · Milbank · Mitchell · Mobridge · North Sioux City · Pierre (main office: 420 S Garfield Ave, Suite 700) · Pine Ridge · Rapid City (1301 E Catron Blvd) · Rosebud · Sioux Falls Express (6010 S Minnesota Ave, Suite 101) · Sioux Falls (2501 W Russell St) · Sisseton · Spearfish · Sturgis · Vermillion · Wagner · Watertown · Webster · Winner · Yankton
Exam stations are closed on state holidays. Check dps.sd.gov/driver-licensing or call 605-773-6883 for current schedules. Applications not accepted during the last hour the station is open. No drive tests from 11:30 AM–1:30 PM or within 1 hour of closing.
Agency: South Dakota Department of Public Safety (DPS) — Driver Licensing division
Website: dps.sd.gov/driver-licensing
Phone: 605-773-6883
Exam: 25 questions · 80% to pass (20/25) · No time limit · $28 fee · 3 attempts per fee period
Question bank: Our practice tests contain 530+ questions based on the official SD manual (marketed as 530+)
New residents: Must obtain SD license within 90 days of establishing residency (30 days for CDL)
License valid: 5 years (expires on birthday or 30 days after 21st birthday)
Renewal: Online renewal available at skipthetripsd.com (once per 10-year period); must schedule appointment for in-person renewal
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