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You will need your original out of state titles, a copy of your state driver license, social security number, and a Motor Vehicle and Boat Title Registration Application. Take this paperwork to your local county treasurerʼs office to complete registration process.

You cannot register a car without insurance in South Dakota, as proof of insurance is required at the time of registration. In South Dakota, you are required to have $25,000 in bodily injury liability coverage, up to $50,000 per accident, along with $25,000 in liability coverage for property damage.

If you want to transfer ownership of a boat, car, or horse in South Dakota, you need a bill of sale. The document provides legal protection whenever you buy or sell any high-value items. Learn more about what a bill of sale is and how to draft one that will work.

Titling requires providing a valid South Dakota driverʼs license or ID for each owner. If an owner has an out of state driverʼs license or ID then a clear copy of their social security card, or other acceptable proof, will be required. Businesses must provide their FEIN #.

In addition to the title fee of $10 and the 4% excise tax, the car registration fees in South Dakota vary by the vehicleʼs age and weight. For instance, it costs $75.60 to register cars less than 9 years and $50.60 for cars older than 9 years.

NOTE: a valid South Dakota drivers license or ID is required in order to use the online Vehicle Registration Plates portal.

The permit authorizes the operation of the vehicle upon the highways of this state for a period of forty-five days after the date of sale or until the time the purchaser receives his regular license plates from the county treasurer, whichever comes first.

To receive the plates, the applicant must have registered his vehicle, paid the current yearʼs county plate fees, and provide proof of such by sending a copy of the current vehicle registration form with the application.