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restlesswind
Explorer
Mar 08, 2016

South Dakota Drivers License Renewal

My SD drivers license expires next month (April).
What is the latest information on renewal for us full time RVers We have renewed once by mail, but man....5 years goes by fast !
A side trip to SD is not in our travel plans, (yet). But flexibility is an advantage of being retired.
Thanks in advance for your information.
Ed
  • Rice's avatar
    Rice
    Explorer III
    Mar 17, 2016
    gatorcq wrote:
    Why don't you call the DMV and ask them? I am always amaze when people can easily call and get the straight story from the DMV and do not do it. Sorry soap box time


    Sometimes it's nice to have a little background information/advice before calling the official source. It can provide a framework for the discussion, and might bring up issues or alternatives to discuss that might not be obvious if you just call up the DMV cold.
  • Cummins12V98's avatar
    Cummins12V98
    Explorer III
    Mar 17, 2016
    MichiganTraveler wrote:
    You can call the DMV to get an extension of your current license up to a year to give you time to schedule a trip to SD.


    What do you do when you get pulled over within that year and your license is expired?
  • MichiganTravele's avatar
    MichiganTravele
    Explorer
    Mar 15, 2016
    You can call the DMV to get an extension of your current license up to a year to give you time to schedule a trip to SD.
  • gatorcq's avatar
    gatorcq
    Explorer
    Mar 14, 2016
    Why don't you call the DMV and ask them? I am always amaze when people can easily call and get the straight story from the DMV and do not do it. Sorry soap box time
  • DancinCampers's avatar
    DancinCampers
    Explorer II
    Mar 09, 2016
    I use DakotaPost, and there are others. Been happy so far since joining in 2011.
  • rdmike's avatar
    rdmike
    Explorer
    Mar 09, 2016
    I also use SD as my address. Who do you use for your mailing?
  • DancinCampers's avatar
    DancinCampers
    Explorer II
    Mar 08, 2016
    I just renewed on line for my first 5 years, I think they only allow every other cycle.

    You can call the Depart of Safety and request an extension.

    They would also be able to tell you if it has to be a physical renewal this time.

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