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South Dakota DMV Title Transfer Guide<\/h1>\n

How To Transfer A Vehicle Title In South Dakota<\/h2>\n

Do you need to know how to transfer a car title in South Dakota? If you\u2019re buying or selling your vehicle in the state, use this FAQ to help you with all the title transfer requirements and information.<\/p>\n

Your local county treasurer\u2019s office will handle your title transfer. You will need to visit your local office with all the paperwork given to you by the seller along with a completed motor vehicle title and registration form and accompanying fees and taxes.<\/p>\n

Why Do I Need A Car Title?<\/h3>\n

You need a vehicle title as proof of ownership. This title can be transferred from one owner to another when a car is sold. Vehicle title transfers apply to buying or selling a vehicle as well as gifting, donating, or inheriting a car. The process in South Dakota varies according to the situation.<\/p>\n

Ownership of the vehicle is categorized with the make, model, year, and vehicle identification number to create a unique profile.<\/p>\n

What Do You Need To Transfer A Car Title In South Dakota?<\/h3>\n

Whether you\u2019re buying or selling in South Dakota you need to be sure to transfer the vehicle title to the new owner. If you\u2019re buying a car you\u2019ll need to apply for a title in your name in South Dakota within 45 days.<\/p>\n

The vehicle will need to be properly signed over to you as the new owner and an odometer disclosure section on the Application for Motor vehicle Title and registration form will need to be completed if the vehicle is less than nine years old. You\u2019ll also need a bill of sale that outlines the vehicle make, model, year, and other information along with the date and price of sale and both buyer and seller signatures.<\/p>\n

If there are any liens on the vehicle you\u2019ll also need to provide a proof of lien release.<\/p>\n

Once you have all the paperwork you need to visit your local county treasurer\u2019s office with the forms and payment for your titling fees and taxes along with your vehicle registration.<\/p>\n

How To Fill Out The SD DMV Transfer Of Title Form<\/h3>\n

When you\u2019re filling out the DMV title transfer\u00a0form you\u2019ll need to properly\u00a0fill out the odometer disclosure section on the Application for Motor Vehicle Title and Registration.<\/p>\n

You will also need to complete the Bill of Sale form with your information and signature and the buyer\/seller\u2019s information in order for the sale to be considered valid.<\/p>\n

Sellers will also need to complete a Seller\u2019s Report of Sale for\u00a0it to be handed into your county treasurer within 15 days of selling the vehicle.<\/p>\n

How Much Is A Title Transfer?<\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re\u00a0transferring a vehicle title in South Dakota you\u2019ll also need to include title transfer fees, tax, and any lien notations or late application fees.<\/p>\n

In South Dakota those fees cost:<\/p>\n