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Getting U.S. Driver’s License

Items needed to obtain a driver’s license

In order to obtain a S.D. driver’s license, you must be able to verify your identity. You must provide the Department of Public Safety office with primary documents and secondary documents. (This information applies to both F1 and J1 students.)

Proof of identity

1. Unexpired foreign passport with U.S. visa and approved I-94 form (white card in passport) documenting the applicant’s most recent admittance to the United States.
2. Unexpired SEVIS I-20 for a student in F-1 status or SEVIS DS-2019 for a student in J-1 status.
3. If your name has a different spelling or order on your documents, please provide an explanation to the driver’s license examiner.

Date of birth

1. Please note that in the U.S., we use month/day/year, or MM/DD/YYYY. These numbers need to match on all documents.

Proof of Social Security number or proof of ineligibility for a Social Security number

1. If you have a Social Security number, please take the card with you or a recent pay stub.
2. If you do not have the Social Security number, you will need a letter from the international student adviser stating that you are not eligible for the Social Security number.

Documents demonstrating principal place of residence

1. Items listed on the South à£à£Ö±²¥Ðã webpage include the following: utility bill, credit card statement, pay stub, rent receipt, phone bill, transcript, bank statement, renter’s insurance policy.
2. Transcript or report card from an accredited school.
3. School payment receipt with local address.
4. Bank account information or letter from bank with principal place of residence.
5. If you are new to campus and the area, you may need a letter from the international student adviser that includes your address.

Evidence of lawful status in the U.S.

(This information is the same as in item No. 1.)

1. Unexpired foreign passport with U.S. visa and approved I-94 form documenting the applicant’s most recent admittance to the United States.
2. Unexpired SEVIS I-20 for a student in F-1 status or SEVIS DS-2019 for a student in J-1 status.
3. Unexpired EAD card (Work Authorization Card).