What Documents Are Required for Titling a Vehicle in South Dakota?
To title a newly purchased vehicle, the following documents are required:
- Certificate of Title (for used vehicles) or Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin (for new vehicles), properly assigned to the buyer.
- Odometer disclosure for vehicles 20 years old or less, signed by both the buyer and seller.
- Purchase agreement or valid Bill of Sale.
- South Dakota Motor Vehicle and Boat Title Application (MV-1001).
- Driver’s License or State-Issued ID for all owners.
- Out-of-state IDs require proof of Social Security Number.
- Out-of-State Dealer Tax Assessment (Form 1004) if taxes were paid out of state at the time of purchase.
Additional documents may be needed based on the individual transaction. Any cross outs, white out, or other alterations to documents may void them or require an affidavit for correction.