Vehicle Registration Flashcards

In South Dakota, what additional document is required when registering a vehicle that was previously titled in another state?

Answer: The out-of-state title properly assigned to the new owner

To register an out-of-state vehicle in South Dakota, you must present the out-of-state title properly assigned (signed over) to you as the new owner.

South Dakota charges an 'excise tax' when registering a vehicle for the first time. What percentage is this tax?

Answer: 4%

South Dakota charges a 4% excise tax on the purchase price of a vehicle at the time of initial registration or title transfer.

Which of the following is a valid reason South Dakota may deny a vehicle registration renewal?

Answer: Outstanding delinquent property taxes owed in the county

South Dakota counties can deny vehicle registration renewal if the owner has outstanding delinquent property taxes owed to the county.

A South Dakota resident who is a member of the armed forces stationed out of state — where must they register their vehicle?

Answer: In South Dakota, their state of legal residence

Military members who are South Dakota residents register their vehicles in South Dakota regardless of where they are stationed, as their state of legal domicile is SD.

In South Dakota, what is the fee structure for personalized (vanity) license plates compared to standard plates?

Answer: A one-time higher fee plus annual renewal fees

South Dakota personalized plates require an additional one-time fee to reserve the custom combination plus standard annual renewal fees thereafter.

If a South Dakota vehicle owner loses their registration certificate, how can they obtain a replacement?

Answer: Contact their County Treasurer's office for a duplicate

A replacement registration certificate can be obtained by contacting your County Treasurer's office, which maintains local registration records.

South Dakota's non-resident vehicle registration exemption allows visitors to operate their out-of-state vehicle for how long before registration is required?

Answer: 90 days

Non-residents visiting South Dakota may operate their properly registered out-of-state vehicle for up to 90 days without obtaining South Dakota registration.