cowboy Posted April 18, 2017 Report Share Posted April 18, 2017 Has anyone used the online site that SD has available to renew your DL ? Not sure how long they've had this option, this is my first renewal , I was in SD when I got the DL initially. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted April 18, 2017 Report Share Posted April 18, 2017 From my understanding, it's an easy process. Just make sure it gets sent to your "Home " address. Alie & Jim + 8 paws 2017 DRV Memphis BART- 1998 Volvo 610 Lil'ole 6cyl Cummins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kfrimr Posted April 18, 2017 Report Share Posted April 18, 2017 You need to send in a receipt from a SD Hotel, or RV park basically proving that you have recently been in the state. Kent 2003 Volvo VLN6302016 38 RS3 Mobile Suite2010 Smart behind the cab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docj Posted April 18, 2017 Report Share Posted April 18, 2017 1 hour ago, kfrimr said: You need to send in a receipt from a SD Hotel, or RV park basically proving that you have recently been in the state. The recent has to be within the last 12 months and a couple has to make sure that both names are on the receipt as well as their SD address. There are RVers who claim that having a receipt doesn't mean you have to actually stay in SD and are simply paying hotels or campgrounds to provide a receipt for a reservation which they choose to "no show." We decided that this definitely was not the intent of the law and we don't mind going to SD at least once every five years to renew our licenses. SD has been easy for us to deal with and we appreciate it. Sandie & Joel 2000 40' Beaver Patriot Thunder Princeton--425 HP/1550 ft-lbs CAT C-12 2014 Honda CR-V AWD EX-L with ReadyBrute tow bar/brake systemWiFiRanger Ambassador Follow our adventures on Facebook at Weiss Travels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFDR3116 Posted April 19, 2017 Report Share Posted April 19, 2017 My understanding from the lady at the DMV was that when we got our licenses, they included the PMB in our address so that we would not be able to use the online renewal process as it would be flagged because of the PMB. This was in Aug 2015 when we got our original licenses. May not be true, but that's what we were told. Pat DeJong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaH Posted April 19, 2017 Report Share Posted April 19, 2017 11 hours ago, LFDR3116 said: My understanding from the lady at the DMV was that when we got our licenses, they included the PMB in our address so that we would not be able to use the online renewal process as it would be flagged because of the PMB. This was in Aug 2015 when we got our original licenses. May not be true, but that's what we were told. I don't know if it's true or not, either, although this is the first I've heard of it. A call to your mail forwarder should clear this up. However, even if it's not true, the requirement to send in a receipt from an RV park or motel within the past 12 months along with your online renewal, would be tough for most fulltimers to fulfill. If you're going to have to make a special trip to SD within 12 months of getting your DL renewals just so you have an RV park receipt, why not just make the special trip to SD within the time frame of when you can go in person to get the renewal (up to 180 days prior to your birthday)? LindaH 2014 Winnebago Aspect 27K 2011 Kia Soul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docj Posted April 19, 2017 Report Share Posted April 19, 2017 Regardless of whether or not the PMB addresses are flagged, the state's DPS website is very clear: "If you are using a South Dakota mail forwarding address, you will need to complete the residency affidavit. you will also need to provide a receipt from a South Dakota hotel/motel, campground or RV park to prove one night stay in within the last year (hand written receipts are not acceptable) and One DOCUMENT (no more than one year old) proving your personal mailbox (PMB) service address (receipts from the PMB businees or a piece of mail with your PMB address on it)." I don't think there's any doubt that these words imply that you need to stay in SD sometime during the 12 months prior to the date on which you renew your license. It may also be worth noting that the pieces of mail you present must have some form of cancellation on them to prove date of mailing. Undated mail cannot be used. Sandie & Joel 2000 40' Beaver Patriot Thunder Princeton--425 HP/1550 ft-lbs CAT C-12 2014 Honda CR-V AWD EX-L with ReadyBrute tow bar/brake systemWiFiRanger Ambassador Follow our adventures on Facebook at Weiss Travels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lafarmer Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 You can get help and get your questions answered at http://www.yourbestaddress.com. They have lots of help about SD residency and can help you set it up if you need it. They also are real people that answer questions for you. They are very cost effective and have a good service. They might be able to help you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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