SD DMV Vehicle Registration 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In South Dakota, what is a 'Junked Vehicle Title' used for?
- Registering a vehicle for off-road use only
- Transferring ownership of a totaled vehicle to a salvage yard (Correct answer)
- Renewing registration for vehicles over 25 years old
- Registering vehicles that have failed emissions testing
Correct answer: Transferring ownership of a totaled vehicle to a salvage yard
A Junked Vehicle Title in South Dakota is used when a vehicle is sold to a salvage yard or dismantler for parts or scrap.
Question 2: South Dakota offers a permanent registration option. Which type of vehicle qualifies?
- Any vehicle over 10 years old
- Motorcycles only
- Vehicles that are 11 years old or older (Correct answer)
- Commercial trucks over 26,000 lbs
Correct answer: Vehicles that are 11 years old or older
In South Dakota, passenger vehicles that are 11 years old or older may qualify for permanent (one-time) registration.
Question 3: What color are standard South Dakota passenger vehicle license plates?
- Blue with white letters
- White with blue letters and a Mount Rushmore image (Correct answer)
- Green with gold letters
- Red with white letters
Correct answer: White with blue letters and a Mount Rushmore image
Standard South Dakota passenger vehicle plates feature white backgrounds with blue letters and include a Mount Rushmore image.
Question 4: If a South Dakota vehicle registration sticker is placed on the wrong plate by mistake, what should you do?
- Leave it and notify the DMV by mail
- Transfer it carefully with a knife
- Contact the County Treasurer's office for a replacement sticker (Correct answer)
- The sticker is valid on any plate you own
Correct answer: Contact the County Treasurer's office for a replacement sticker
If a registration sticker is applied to the wrong plate, you must contact your County Treasurer's office to obtain a replacement sticker.
Question 5: Can a South Dakota vehicle owner register a vehicle if it has an outstanding lien from a bank?
- No, all liens must be paid off first
- Yes, the lienholder's information will appear on the title (Correct answer)
- No, the bank must register the vehicle instead
- Yes, but the registration is issued in the bank's name only
Correct answer: Yes, the lienholder's information will appear on the title
You can register a vehicle with an outstanding lien in South Dakota; the lienholder is listed on the title while the owner registers and uses the vehicle.
Question 6: Which of the following vehicles is EXEMPT from South Dakota registration requirements?
- A golf cart driven on public streets
- Farm machinery driven on public roads between fields (Correct answer)
- A motorcycle used daily for commuting
- A motorhome used for camping trips
Correct answer: Farm machinery driven on public roads between fields
Farm machinery in South Dakota is generally exempt from standard registration requirements when traveling on public roads between fields during farming operations.
Question 7: How long is a South Dakota temporary vehicle registration permit valid?
- 15 days
- 30 days (Correct answer)
- 45 days
- 60 days
Correct answer: 30 days
A temporary South Dakota vehicle registration permit is valid for 30 days, giving the owner time to complete permanent registration.
SD DMV Vehicle Registration 3
In South Dakota, what is a 'Junked Vehicle Title' used for?