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- Can I have different addresses on my driver license and my vehicle registration?
- In South Dakota, drivers who have done an official address change must have their address changed in the South Dakota DMV records within 90 days of moving to a new address. Drivers can take care of this by email. However, in order to have the same address both on your driver’s license and on your car registration, you need to update the information at a local South Dakota DMV office. Once there, residents may submit an address change request for their driver s license, ID card or car registration.
For more information: How to Handle a Change of Address in South Dakota
- How do I change my address on my car insurance?
- South Dakota state law requires residents to have a minimum amount of liability auto insurance on their motor vehicles. After your official address change, you are required to notify the customer service department of your car insurance company to update your personal information. The insurance company will update your new address in their records and send you a current insurance ID card, or will ask you to show up in person at their office to verify the validity of the changes.
For more information: How to Handle a Change of Address in South Dakota
- How do I change my address on my car registration?
- South Dakota residents who have recently changed addresses, must notify the South Dakota DMV of the address changing in order to receive a registration renewal notice and other pertinent correspondence. You can find the county treasurer you are required to notify, by checking the County Treasurer Office Contact Information. The fees vary according to the type of motor vehicle you operate.
For more information: How to Handle a Change of Address in South Dakota
- How do I change my address on my commercial drivers license?
- Commercial motor vehicle (CDL) operators in South Dakota must make an official address change to their CDL licenses. Visit a local South Dakota DMV office and submit an address change request. Provide the DMV with the proper documentation and correct replacement fee according to the type of CDL you possess. For any additional information, contact the South Dakota DMV.
For more information: How to Handle a Change of Address in South Dakota
- How do I change my address on my drivers license?
- South Dakota residents can make an address change by sending an email at DPSLicensingInfo@state.sd.us, along with the following information:
- Full name
- South Dakota driver’s license number
- Date of birth
- Old Address
- New Address
This will only update the South Dakota DMV electronic records. If you want your driver’s license to be updated with an official address change, you have to visit a local South Dakota DMV office and pay the required fee.
For more information: How to Handle a Change of Address in South Dakota
- How do I change my address on my ID card?
- Residents of South Dakota who want to make an official address change on ID cards, must visit a local South Dakota DMV office and pay the required fee. You can update your South Dakota DMV records by sending an email at DPSLicensingInfo@state.sd.us, along with the following information:
- Full name
- South Dakota driver’s license number
- Date of birth
- Old Address
- New Address
This will only update the South Dakota DMV electronic records. The address on your ID card will remain the same, you will have to change your address by applying for an ID card renewal at a local South Dakota DMV office.
For more information: How to Handle a Change of Address in South Dakota
- How do I change my name on my car insurance?
- All residents of South Dakota are required by law to have a minimum amount of liability auto insurance on their motor vehicles. To complete an official name change on your car insurance documents, you must notify the customer service department of your car insurance company. Most insurance companies will update your name change on their records online or over the phone, and send you a new ID card. Some will ask you to show up in person at their office to insure the validity of your name change.
For more information: South Dakota DMV information.
- How do I change my name on my car registration?
- South Dakota residents who require an official name change on their car registration, must visit the Social Security Administration (SSA) office and complete an Application for a Social Security Card. Once an official name change has been completed with the SSA, you should visit your local South Dakota DMV office, with the following documentation:
- Proof of legal name change
- Current title certificate and registration documents
- Payment for duplicate documents
For more information: South Dakota DMV information.
- How do I change my name on my driver’s license?
- South Dakota residents who want to request a name change on drivers license must first submit a name change request to the Social Security Administration (SSA) office. After an official name change at a SSA office has been made, visit your local South Dakota DMV office with the following documentation:
- Application for a Social Security Card
- Proof of identity
â—¦ ID card
â—¦ South Dakota driver’s license
â—¦ U.S. passport
- Proof of legal name change
â—¦ Marriage certificate
â—¦ Court order
â—¦ Divorce decree
- Proof of U.S. citizenship or South Dakota residence
â—¦ A permanent resident card
â—¦ U.S. birth certificate
- Two proofs of South Dakota address
â—¦ Utility bill
â—¦ Rental receipt
â—¦ Bank statement
- Proof of Social Security number
â—¦ Social Security card
â—¦ Pay stub
- Payment for the replacement fee
You may also mail the documents to:
South Dakota Driver Licensing Program
118 West Capitol Avenue, Pierre, SD 57501
For more information: South Dakota DMV information.
- How do I change my name on my ID card?
- Residents of South Dakota must first submit a name change request to the Social Security Administration (SSA) office before applying for a legal name change on an ID card. Upon completion with the SSA office, an official name change request is needed at a local South Dakota DMV office.: The following documentation will be required:
- Application for a Social Security Card
- Proof of identity
â—¦ ID card
â—¦ South Dakota driver’s license
â—¦ U.S. passport
- Proof of legal name change
â—¦ Marriage certificate
â—¦ Court order
â—¦ Divorce decree
- Proof of U.S. citizenship or South Dakota residence
â—¦ A permanent resident card
â—¦ U.S. birth certificate
- Two proofs of South Dakota address
â—¦ Utility bill
â—¦ Rental receipt
â—¦ Bank statement
- Proof of Social Security number
â—¦ Social Security card
â—¦ Pay stub
- Payment for the replacement fee
You can also mail the documents to:
South Dakota Driver Licensing Program
118 West Capitol Avenue, Pierre, SD 57501
For more information: South Dakota DMV information.
- How do I contact the Social Security Administration for my name change?
- How much does it cost to change my name on my car registration?
- Car registration duplication fees in South Dakota vary according to the type of motor vehicle you operate. To obtain more accurate information on registration fees associated with name changing, contact your South Dakota DMV.
For more information: South Dakota DMV information.
- How much does it cost to change my name on my car title?
- Residents of South Dakota who need official name changing on a car title will incur an administrative processing fee of $10. For more information on the fees associated with name changing, contact a local South Dakota DMV office.
For more information: South Dakota DMV information.
- How much does it cost to change my name with the DMV?
- South Dakota residents who have recently had an official name change and require an updated driver’s license or ID card will incur a fee of $15. Updating your name change on a car title in South Dakota has a $10 administrative fee. For more information on the fees for name changing, contact your local South Dakota DMV office.
For more information: South Dakota DMV information.
- What documents do I need to present for proof of residency?
- Residents of South Dakota who apply for an official address change will be asked to provide proof of their new address with any of the following:
- Utility bill
- Mortgage document
- Credit card statement
- Tax document
- Pay stub or earnings statement
- Homeowners/renter s insurance policy
- Rent receipt
- Phone bill
- Transcript or report card from accredited school
- Bank statement
- PO Box addresses are acceptable in areas not assigned street or 911 addresses
- Other items will be reviewed by licensing personnel
For more information: How to Handle a Change of Address in South Dakota
- What documents do I need to present if I am a non-U.S. citizen changing address?
- Residents of South Dakota who have recently moved to a new address but are non-United States citizens, need to present the following documents:
- DHS proof of identity and immigration status:
â—¦ I-551 (Lawful Permanent Resident Card, Machine Readable Immigrant Visa) with your unexpired foreign passport
â—¦ I-766 (Employment Authorization Document, EAD, work permit)
â—¦ I-94 (Arrival/Departure Record) or admission stamp in the unexpired foreign passport
- Proof of work eligibility:
â—¦ Non-citizens or foreign workers need permission to work from DHS, and need to show their I-94 form and I-766 form from DHS
- Proof of age:
â—¦ Your foreign birth certificate
â—¦ If you don t have your foreign birth certificate, you can present your passport or a DHS document, as evidence of your age
For more information: How to Handle a Change of Address in South Dakota
- What penalties will I face if I do not change my address with the DMV?
- Any South Dakota resident who has recently moved to a new address, must notify the South Dakota DMV of the address changing within 90 days. South Dakota allows you to update your DMV records by sending an email. You will have to change the address on your documents at a local South Dakota DMV office in order to receive a registration renewal notices and other pertinent correspondence. To avoid penalties and fines from law enforcement officials that become aware that you have the wrong address on your license, submit an official address change form to the local South Dakota DMV office.
For more information: How to Handle a Change of Address in South Dakota
- When must I change my address with the DMV?
- Residents of South Dakota who are changing address when moving must notify the South Dakota DMV within 90 days. To submit an address change request for a driver’s license or an ID card, residents must present the needed documentation at a local South Dakota DMV office. If you are interested only in an update at the South Dakota DMV electronic records, you can send an email at DPSLicensingInfo@state.sd.us, along with the following information:
- Full name
- South Dakota driver’s license number
- Date of birth
- Old Address
- New Address
For more information: How to Handle a Change of Address in South Dakota