Before you make the trip
Use an exam station when testing is needed
The state requires appointments for knowledge or driving tests at exam stations. A statewide visit schedule or appointment rule for every county, permanent and travel issue site was not established by the checked sources.
Read driver licensing location limitationsPrepare for renewal and check site eligibility
For renewal of an existing federally compliant license, prepare the credential, an originally signed application and two name/address documents. The official renewal checklist also covers name changes and legal-status documents. Confirm the issue site can complete the transaction.
Review the state renewal document checklistTasks available online
Guidance applies to county and state issue locations. The official location page identifies any services or tests limited to particular offices.
Agency guidance checked October 25, 2026. Office records and guidance have separate verification dates.
Compare nearby offices
These offices are in South Dakota and have the same office category. Confirm that the location handles your transaction. Distances are straight-line distances, not driving distances.
Faulk County Driver License Office
Faulkton, SD · Thu 9 AM–4:30 PM
Hand County Driver License Office
Miller, SD · Confirm the opening hours before you travel.
Edmunds County Driver License Office
Ipswich, SD · Confirm the opening hours before you travel.
Jerauld County Driver License Office
Wessington Springs, SD · Confirm the opening hours before you travel.
Sanborn County Driver License Office
Woonsocket, SD · Mon 8 AM–3:30 PM, Fri 8 AM–3:30 PM