How to register a car in South Dakota
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How to register a car in South Dakota

09.11.2022 /

One of the most enjoyable and stressful situations a person can go through is moving. If you are considering moving to the South Dakota area, you will need to make arrangements to comply with all of their laws. When moving to South Dakota, you will need to register your vehicle. The only way to do this is to contact your local DMV in person. You must ensure that your vehicle is registered no more than 90 days after moving to South Dakota to avoid any issues. Here is what you need to bring with you to make sure the registration process is successful:

  • Vehicle Ownership and Registration Statement
  • Your current title from the state you moved from
  • Payment of registration fees
  • Proof that you insured the vehicle with a South Dakota insurance agency.
  • If your vehicle is less than seven years old, you will need a Damage, Recovered Theft, and Unified Damage Notification form.

If you're already a South Dakota resident and you're buying a car from a dealership, you won't have to worry about registering the car yourself. Usually the dealer you buy from will handle the registration process. You must obtain copies of documents related to registration so that you can obtain a license plate for the vehicle.

It is very important for South Dakotans who buy a vehicle from a private seller to register with the DMV. When registering a car, you must have the following documents with you:

  • Vehicle Ownership and Registration Statement
  • If the vehicle is less than seven years old, you will need a damage, recovered theft, and uniform damage notification form.
  • Vehicle name with your name on it
  • Payment of relevant registration fees

The fees you will have to pay are as follows:

  • Registration of non-commercial vehicles less than nine years old will cost $75.60.
  • Registration of non-commercial vehicles older than nine years will cost $50.40.
  • Registration of motorcycles under nine years old will cost $18.
  • Registration of motorcycles older than nine years will cost $12.60.

The only thing you need to have before you go and register your car is a valid insurance policy. If you need more information about this process, be sure to visit the South Dakota DMV website.

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