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How, when and where to register to vote in South Dakota
By Shannon McLellan, Lesley Hauler & Caterina Andreano
South Dakota
Voter Registration Deadline: October 19, 2020
To register to vote in the state of South Dakota, an individual must meet the following qualifications:
- Be a United States citizen
- Reside in South Dakota
- Be at least 18 years old on or before the next election
- Not currently serving a sentence for a felony conviction which includes imprisonment, served or suspended, in an adult penitentiary system
- Not be judged mentally incompetent by a court of law
How to register to vote in South Dakota:
- Print and mail this registration form.
- Register in person here at the County auditor's office or at a driver's license station (when you are renewing or applying for a driver's license you may also register to vote on the driver's license application); City Finance Office; public assistance agencies providing food stamps, TANF or WIC; Department of Human Services offices; and military recruitment offices.
- Click here for more information on registering to vote in South Dakota.
Check if you're registered to vote here.