South Dakota fee guide
South Dakota permit and driver-license fees
South Dakota publishes the standard application fee on its driving-test and licensing pages.
- $28standard application fee
- 3test opportunities per fee
- 6 monthstesting window
Standard application fee: $28
The official driving-test page lists the amount for the standard driver-license application.
The fee covers three testing opportunities
Those opportunities must be used within the state's six-month application period.
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Official sources
- South Dakota DPS — Teen Drivers
- South Dakota DPS — Driving Tests
- South Dakota DPS — Driving Manuals
- South Dakota DPS — Required Documents
- South Dakota DPS — Driver Licensing
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