Motor vehicle titling and registration is handled through your local county treasurer’s office. Both the buyer and the seller must follow specific procedures to ensure the title is correctly transferred from one owner to the next. As vehicles are bought and sold, the title becomes the legal documentation of each change in ownership. While the primary purpose of a title is to establish who owns the vehicle, titles also provide vehicle information like make, model year, weight and the vehicle identification number (VIN). Over 1.2 million vehicles are registered in South Dakota, all of which are identified by a legal document called a vehicle title. The list, which is updated daily includes:Īctive Motor Vehicle Dealer List South Dakota Title & Registration Application To help you, we have available a list of licensed dealers. We understand it can be hard to determine if the business or individual you are purchasing a motor vehicle from is a licensed motor vehicle dealer. Purchasing a Motor Vehicle South Dakota Title & Registration Application Car, Truck & Van Fees Car, Truck & Van Permits 5-15 Day Temporary Permit Seller's Permit Plate Order Permit Car, Truck & Van License Plates Car, Truck & Van Online Forms
