In the state's own words

“This form must be signed in front of a notary of the public or South Dakota driver license examiner.”

South Dakota Department of Public Safety Affidavit of Completion of Required Supervised Driving, page 1, the line under the title Read it on sd.gov

“Of the 50 hours, 10 have been in inclement weather and 10 have been after dark.”

South Dakota Department of Public Safety Affidavit of Completion of Required Supervised Driving, page 1, the certification paragraph Read it on sd.gov

Checked on the state's own website on October 18, 2026. Rules change, so confirm with your DMV before your appointment.

What this means for you

The paper South Dakota needs is the Supervised Driving Affidavit, which the parent signs in front of a notary or a driver license examiner. The DPS Supervised Driving Log, with 50 rows, is there to record the hours.

The form

Supervised Driving Log

Open Supervised Driving Log on sd.gov

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