State Fair: Driver License Renewals Available


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 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, Aug. 26, 2011
Contact: Cindy Gerber,Driver Licensing Program Director, 605.773.3178
 
State Fair: Driver License Renewals Available
 
PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakotans eligible to renew their driver licenses will have the opportunity to do that at the South Dakota State Fair.
 
The South Dakota Driver Licensing Program will be at the State Fair renewing licenses for three days during Fair week. In general, South Dakotans may renew their driver licenses up to 180 days before the expiration date on the current card. The Driver Licensing booth will have information on the documents required by federal law to obtain or renew a license, says Cindy Gerber, director of the Driver Licensing Program.
 
“If you want to renew your driver license or ask questions about any part of the driver licensing process, we would love to have you stop by the booth,’’ Gerber said. “The staff at the booth will be able to respond to most questions on the spot, and they will follow up on any inquiries that require additional research.’’
 
South Dakota drivers can get their licenses renewed or can get a duplicate license at the Driver Licensing booth in the Expo Building on the fairgrounds. The booth is open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 3 and Sunday, Sept. 4. On Monday, Sept. 5, the booth is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
 
No testing will be available at the State Fair location. People who need to take a written or driving test to obtain a new license are asked to visit a state exam center. For a listing of exam stations and hours, visit www.dps.sd.gov.
 
Here is a summary of the documents required for obtaining or renewing a driver license:
One identity document, such as a certified birth certificate or a valid unexpired U.S. passport. (Note: If your name is different than the name on your identity document, you will need to bring additional proof of your legal name, such as a certified marriage certificate, adoption document, or divorce decree. A passport will work, if the name on the passport matches the name on your current driver license).
One document proving Social Security number. Acceptable documents are a Social Security card, W-2 form, SSA 1099 form or pay stub (which must include Social Security number and name)
Two documents proving residential address. Acceptable documents include utility bill, credit card statement, pay stub, rent receipt, phone bill, transcript or report card from accredited school, bank statement, mortgage or tax document, homeowner or renter insurance policy. (A parent's proof of address is acceptable for a minor child.)
A detailed list of acceptable documents is available at www.dps.sd.gov. If you have questions, please call the State Driver Licensing Program at 1-800-952-3696.
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