What you need to know to get your Driver's License

New Requirements for all driver license and ID card applicants

Make your visit to the Driver Exam station a successful one. Learn about the new identification requirements so you'll be prepared when making application for a drivers license or ID card. Federal regulations require anyone applying for a new, renewal or duplicate drivers license or identification card to provide the documents listed below ( photo copies are not acceptable)

One of the following to prove identity, date of birth, and lawful status:

*Certified U.S. birth certificate issued by county or state

*Valid unexpired U.S. passport

*Certificate of Naturalization

*Certificate of Citizenship

*Valid unexpired permanent resident card

*Valid unexpired employment authorization document

*Foreign passport with valid unexpired U.S. Visa with 1-94

If your name is different than the name on your identity document, you will need to bring additional proof of your legal name. Acceptable documents for proof of legal name change are a certified marriage certificate ( issued by a state vital records agency), a certified adoption document, or a certified court order authorizing a name change (such as a divorce decree).

If you have had multiple marriages, you will need to bring similar documents providing legal proof of each name change.

One document to prove Social Security number. The documents below serve as proof of Social Security number (document must include your full social security number). The regulations do not allow us to accept any other document as proof of Social Security number.

*Social Security Card

*W-2 form

*SSA 1099 form

*Non-SSA 1099 Form

*Pay stub (must include name and social security number)

Two documents to prove your residential address. A parent's proof of address is acceptable for a minor child. Please bring two of the documents listed below (each must contain you current address):

*Utility bill

*Credit card statement

*Pay stub or earnings statement

*Rent reciept

*Phone Bill

*Transcript or report card from accredited school

*Bank statement

* Mortgage document

*Tax document

*Homeowners/renters insurance policy

*Other items will be reviewed by licensing personnel

* If you are unable to provide proof of residency please call or see our website for exceptions.

*PO Box addresses are acceptable in areas not assigned street or 911 addresses.

These new rules will help to establish a more secure drivers license and will help address our shared concerns about national security, identity theft, and highway safety. If you have questions, please check out our website at www.dps.sd.gov or call the Drivers License Program office at 1-800-952-3696.

Library Hours Change:

Springfield Library hours have changed to be open on:

Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday 4:15pm-5:00pm

Thursday 6:30pm-8:30pm

Saturday 11am-2pm