Despite COVID-19, our office can perform most functions by mail or email. Our address is 1300 Sherman Street Suite 107, Sturgis SD 57785, and our office number is 605-347-5871
Registering a Vehicle
If registering via mail or email, we need the card that was mailed out (or a list of plate numbers) for vehicles you want to renew, a valid SD Driver’s license number or SS#, and a phone number where you can be reached. Alternatively, you can register online at SDCARS.ORG, or at the Self-Service Terminals in Rapid City (one located in the entryway of the Pennington County Building, and the other is located at the Mall where Herberger’s used to be).
Transferring a Title
Every title transfer is different so we recommend calling the office to get directions on how to complete the required forms. We will need the application, title, and other information that the dealer gives you. If it was a private sale, we will need the title and a “Bill of Sale.” If the model is less than 9 months old, we will also need the current odometer reading.
If conducting business by mail, please provide a phone number where you can be reached.
Paying Property Taxes
Payments for property taxes can be mailed in, or paid online at Official Payments.
Other Business
Please, if you have any questions or need to schedule an appointment to come see us, call our office. The number again is 605-347-5871
State News
For Immediate Release: Monday, March 23, 2020
Contact: Stacey Anderson, Marketing & Communications Specialist, 605-773-5869
PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Revenue’s Motor Vehicle Division is asking law enforcement to not enforce certain expirations until May 1, 2020.
The Motor Vehicle Division requests that law enforcement not ticket March 2020 registration renewals for noncommercial and commercial vehicles expiring on March 31, 2020. These individuals will be given an additional month to renew their registrations.
In addition to the March 2020 registration renewals, the Motor Vehicle Division requests temporary seller’s permits that expire March 16, 2020 through April 30, 2020, be granted an additional 30 days from the expiration date to get the title transfer documents and payment to the county treasurer and register the vehicle before any law enforcement action is taken. The Motor Vehicle Division will waive any interest and penalties that accrue due to this extension.
“The Motor Vehicle Division understands not everyone has access to our online renewal system or a DMV Now Kiosk to renew registrations. Additionally, we have taken into consideration that county treasurers are operating in a limited manner. By not enforcing the expiration of these registrations until May 1, 2020 and granting an additional 30 days to transfer titles, the Division hopes that we can assist South Dakotans, during this stressful time,” said Motor Vehicle Division Director, Rosa Yaeger.
