The commercial driver license shall be marked, Commercial Driver License, shall be, to the maximum extent practicable, tamper proof, and shall include the following information:

(1) The full legal name, address of principal residence, and mailing address of the licensee;

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 32-12A-20

  • Donor: The person who makes a gift.

(2) A full facial digital photograph of the licensee;

(3) A distinguishing number assigned to the licensee;

(4) A physical description of the licensee, including sex, height, weight, and eye color;

(5) Date of birth;

(6) An indication if the licensee is a donor pursuant to chapter 34-26;

(7) The licensee’s signature;

(8) The class of commercial motor vehicle or vehicles which the licensee is authorized to operate, including any endorsements or restrictions;

(9) The name of this state;

(10) The dates between which the commercial driver license is valid;

(11) A barcode on the back of the license containing the name of this state, the information printed on the license, and the card design revision date indicating the most recent change or modification to the visible format of the card;

(12) A security marking approved by the United States Department of Homeland Security reflecting the level of compliance with 6 C.F.R. part 37 as of January 1, 2015; and

(13) An indication if the licensee is a veteran pursuant to the provisions of § 32-12A-20.2.

Source: SL 1989, ch 267, § 15; SDCL § 32-12-95; SL 2001, ch 171, §§ 87, 115; SL 2005, ch 166, § 3; SL 2009, ch 154, § 13, eff. Dec. 31, 2009; SL 2012, ch 167, § 4; SL 2015, ch 168, § 16.