{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"WebPage","alternate_language":[{"language":"es","url":"https://migrantusa.com/es/dmv/id-estatal-por-estado/south-dakota/"}],"as_of":"2026-06-30","attribution":"MigrantUSA Editorial. South Dakota driver license + state ID — without SSN options for immigrants. https://migrantusa.com/dmv/state-id-by-state/south-dakota/","dateModified":"2026-06-30","description":"South Dakota driver license and state ID: the South Dakota DPS document list, the SSN-or-SSA-letter rule and fees. Lawful status is required.","disclaimer":"General information, not legal advice. MigrantUSA is an independent publisher and is not a law firm. Always verify current details directly with the relevant agency before acting.","faqs":[{"answer":"No. South Dakota requires every applicant to prove lawful presence, and the state issues no license or ID to undocumented residents — there is no AB60-style program. As of 2026-06-30, non-citizens prove status with an unexpired Permanent Resident Card (I-551), an unexpired Employment Authorization Card (I-766), or an I-94 record together with a valid unexpired foreign passport.","question":"Can I get a driver license or state ID in South Dakota without lawful immigration status?"},{"answer":"Yes. South Dakota requires a Social Security document — the SS card itself, or a W-2, Form 1099, or pay stub showing your full SSN. As of 2026-06-30 the South Dakota Department of Public Safety does not publish any SSA letter-of-ineligibility alternative for applicants who cannot get an SSN; confirm your options directly with a state driver exam station.","question":"Do I need a Social Security number for a South Dakota driver license or ID?"},{"answer":"As of 2026-06-30, both a driver license and a non-driver ID card cost $38, and a duplicate or replacement of either costs $20. A driver license is valid for five years and expires on your birthday (if you are under 21, 30 days after your 21st birthday). Card payments add a $2.00 or 2.95% fee, whichever is greater.","question":"How much does a South Dakota driver license or non-driver ID cost, and how long is it valid?"},{"answer":"No. The matricula consular is not on South Dakota’s accepted-document list for a driver license or state ID. You must present one of the federal lawful-status documents (I-551, I-766, or I-94 with a valid foreign passport), a Social Security document, and two South Dakota address proofs.","question":"Does South Dakota accept a consular ID or matricula consular?"}],"generated":"2026-06-30","isBasedOn":"https://dps.sd.gov/driver-licensing/required-documents","language":"en","license":"https://migrantusa.com/terms/","name":"South Dakota driver license + state ID — without SSN options for immigrants","publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"MigrantUSA","url":"https://migrantusa.com/"},"source_urls":["https://dps.sd.gov/driver-licensing/required-documents","https://www.sd.gov/dps?id=cs_kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0043703","https://www.sd.gov/dps?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0044395","https://www.sd.gov/dps?id=cs_kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0043708","https://www.sd.gov/dps?id=cs_kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0043559","https://www.sd.gov/dps?id=cs_kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0043747","https://dps.sd.gov/driver-licensing/id-cards"],"state":"South Dakota","type":"dmv-state","url":"https://migrantusa.com/dmv/state-id-by-state/south-dakota/"}