South Dakota § 32-12A-63 - Certified abstract of operating record--Driver record--Contents--Fees--Disposition--Exemption--Commercial learner's permittee or driver licensee.
Full text of South Dakota South Dakota Codified Laws § 32-12A-63 — Certified abstract of operating record--Driver record--Contents--Fees--Disposition--Exemption--Commercial learner's permittee or driver licensee., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 32-12A-63. Certified abstract of operating record--Driver record--Contents--Fees--Disposition--Exemption--Commercial learner's permittee or driver licensee.
The department shall furnish to any person, upon request, a certified abstract of the operating record for the previous three years of any individual subject to the provisions of chapter 32-35. The abstract must list any motor vehicle accident in which the individual has been involved, the individual's medical certification status, and any conviction of the individual for a violation of any motor vehicle law as reported to the department. The department shall collect seven dollars for each abstract. The fee must be credited to the state motor vehicle fund. No governmental entity or subdivision is subject to this fee.
The department shall furnish, upon request and a payment of a fee of seven dollars, full information regarding the driver record for the previous three years of an individual who has been issued a commercial learner's permit or commercial driver license, to an employer or to a prospective employer, if the individual has given written consent to the employer or prospective employer to obtain this information. The department shall furnish this same information regarding the driver record to the driver upon the payment of a fee of seven dollars. The information must include the individual's medical certification status, any disqualification, and any other licensing action for a violation of any state or local law relating to motor vehicle traffic control, other than a parking violation committed in any type of vehicle. The fee must be credited to the state motor vehicle fund. No governmental entity or subdivision is subject to this fee.
Source: SL 2005, ch 167, § 4, eff. Sept. 30, 2005; SL 2009, ch 152, § 7; SL 2011, ch 144, § 16; SL 2015, ch 168, § 42; SL 2025, ch 120, § 6.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About South Dakota § 32-12A-63
What does South Dakota Codified Laws § 32-12A-63 cover?
Section 32-12A-63 ("Certified abstract of operating record--Driver record--Contents--Fees--Disposition--Exemption--Commercial learner's permittee or driver licensee.") is part of the South Dakota Codified Laws, the codified statutory law of South Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite South Dakota § 32-12A-63?
A common citation format is "South Dakota Codified Laws § 32-12A-63" (South Dakota). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of South Dakota law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the South Dakota official source linked on this page or consult a licensed South Dakota attorney.
How does South Dakota § 32-12A-63 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in South Dakota can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in South Dakota.