How to Register a Vehicle

Once a vehicle is purchased in the State of South Dakota, it must be registered within 30 days from the date of transfer to avoid penalty. To properly register your vehicle, you will need to appear at your nearest South Dakota County Treasurer’s Office  with the following forms in hand:

• Evidence that you own the vehicle, which can be proven with a signed-over title containing an “Odometer Disclosure Statement” section. (A Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin will also suffice.)
• A completed Application for Motor Vehicle Title and Registration (Form MV-608).
• A filled-out South Dakota Salvage, Recovered Theft, and Uniform Damage Disclosure Statement (Form MV-610) if the vehicle has an age of 7 years or less and weighs less than 16,000 lbs GWT (per SDLRC Codified Law 32-3).
• Filled out and signed Bill of Sale (If you purchased the vehicle through a private party).
• Monies are required to pay all title and registration fees.

How to Register a Boat

To use your boat on public waters within the state of South Dakota, you must first register your vessel with the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish, and Parks by paying a visit to your local county treasurer with the following demanded articles:

• Boat Title and Registration Application (Form MV-607)
• Valid documentation verifying proprietorship (one of the following):
  • Bill of Sale
  • Title signed over by the prior owner.
  • Purchase and Sale Agreement
  • A statement provided by the dealer validating the purchase.
  • Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin.
• Identification:
  • A valid SD driver’s license
  • Social Security Card
• Monies to pay off any registration or tax charges.

You have 30 days from the time of acquisition to register your vessel. A boat registration has a maximum span of one year.