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Pennington County Treasurer’s Office Services & Information
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Treasurer’s Office Responsibilities
The Pennington County Treasurer’s Office handles multiple essential services for the community:
- Tax Collection: We collect property taxes (real estate taxes), mobile home taxes, and special assessments.
- Fund Management: Responsible for receiving and accounting for all Pennington County funds, while managing investments.
- Motor Vehicle Services: We issue titles and licenses for new and used motor vehicles, motorcycles, trailers, ATV\off-road or snowmobiles, and boats.
- Lien Services: Assisting in releasing and notating motor vehicle liens.
- Title Assistance: Helping taxpayers apply for duplicate motor vehicle titles.
- State Remittance: Submitting monthly remittance payments to the State of South Dakota.
- Distress Warrants: Issuing distress warrants as required by law.
For property tax notices and assessments, you can:
- Receive Tax Notices and Assessment Notices via E-mail Only
- Update Your Mailing Address for Property Tax and Assessment Notices
Important Information on Payments
No out-of-state checks, PMB address checks, or counter checks accepted. Send cashier's check or money order for all vehicle transactions made payable to Penn Co Treasurer .
Note: When you provide a check as payment, you authorize Pennington County to make a one-time electronic fund transfer from your account. Funds may be withdrawn from your account the same day we receive your payment. You will not receive your check back from your financial institution.
Property Tax Payments (Due April and October)
Payments are due the last business day of each month in April and October. If the last day of the month falls on a weekend, payments are due the next working day.
Payment Methods:
- Drop Box: Located at the south entrance of the County Administration Building (Kansas City Street side) and at the new location 900 Concourse Drive. Available during April and October until midnight MST on the last day of the month. Payments must include your Real Estate ID and phone number.
- Mail: Send your payments, including stubs, to:
- In-Person: Visit us during office hours at:
- Online Payments: Available until midnight MST on the last day of the month. Convenience fees apply.
Pay Online - Phone Payments: Pay by phone at 605-394-2163 (available until 3:30 PM MT).
Note: Delinquent taxes with a tax certificate must be paid with certified funds.
Contact the Treasurer’s Office and provide the tax ID or address and the day you want the payment estimate through
Motor Vehicle Registrations & Title Transfers
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM MST
For title transfers, arrive by 3:00 PM to ensure completion before closing.
Additional Vehicle Registration Methods:
- Online: Visit my605drive.sd.gov for services like reviewing and renewing your vehicle registration, purchasing new plates, and opting for email notifications. You will need to either login or create an account to complete transactions.
- Self-Service Kiosks: Available for quick renewals. Use the touch screen with your South Dakota driver’s license, ID, or company renewal notice. Locations include:
- County Administration Building – 24/7 access. Note: The kiosk is remaining at the 130 Kansas City St location.
- SD One-Stop Complex – 24/7 access.
- SD Driver’s License Exam Station – Available during regular business hours.
In 2024 new trailer and commercial plates will be issued. If you use a DMV Now kiosk during a new plate year, you will receive a temporary registration to use in your vehicle until your new license plates arrive from the State as they will be sent to you through the mail.
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Office Information
We accept Phone Calls
Between 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM MT and 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM MT
No out of state checks accepted
Payments to be made payable to: Penn Co Treas
Wall Satellite Office Hours:
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Closed for lunch: 11:30 a.m. to noon
Click here for calendar of selected Wednesdays
Closed in December
(schedule could change without notice)
