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South Dakota Title Transfer

How to transfer your title: South Dakota



South Dakota Title Transfer

Forms download icon South Dakota's official forms for transfer your title


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MV-608 - Application for Motor Vehicle Title & Registration

The South Dakota Division of Motor Vehicles is where you can get a title and register your car.

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MV-016 - Bill of Sale

When changing who owns a car in SD, use the bill of sale form from the DMV as proof that the car was bought.

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MV-010 - Application for a Duplicate Certificate of Title

Send this form to the DMV to ask for a copy South Dakota car OR boat title. be signed by a notary.

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MV215 - Affidavit of Vehicle Ownership by Succession

Send this statement to the DMV if you meet the requirements on the form and want to take over ownership of a car after the owner has died. be signed by a notary.

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MV-609 - Exemptions Form

If you meet the requirements on the form, you can get out of paying South Dakota's excise tax when you register your car.


DMV Appointment in South Dakota

Appointment information

Drivers License

If you prefer to renew your driver license in-person at an exam station, we assure you walk-in customers are wecome. We would encourage you to schedule an appointment so you don't have to sit in the waiting area.

Renewal Appointments

You may visit an exam station in-person to renew your driver license or ID card. But why sit in the waiting room when you can schedule your visit!

Testing Appointments

You'll need to schedule an appointment that requires a knowledge or drive test.

Permit Upgrade Appointments

If you have passed an approved driver education course, we recommend you schedule an appointment to upgrade your instruction permit.

Make an Appointments

You can make your appointment online here:

Schedule your DMV appointment in South Dakota

No. Appointments are recommended to save time in line, though.

You can schedule your appointment online pressing here.

Yes. Appointments are recommended to save time in line, though.

You can schedule your appointment online pressing here.


DMV Hours in South Dakota

Today, being Friday, South Dakota DMV offices open at different hours, starting from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.

Opening hours:

  • 7 offices at South Dakota open today at 7 a.m.
  • 1 office at South Dakota open today at 7:15 a.m.
  • 4 offices at South Dakota open today at 7:30 a.m.
  • 55 offices at South Dakota open today at 8 a.m.
  • 4 offices at South Dakota open today at 8:30 a.m.
  • 3 offices at South Dakota open today at 9 a.m.

However, take into consideration that seventeen offices are closed today.

We recommend selecting your county from the list below to find your closest office hours.

Today, being Friday, South Dakota DMV offices close at different hours, starting from 12 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Closing hours:

  • 2 offices at South Dakota close today at 12 p.m.
  • 3 offices at South Dakota close today at 4 p.m.
  • 12 offices at South Dakota close today at 4:30 p.m.
  • 48 offices at South Dakota close today at 5 p.m.
  • 1 office at South Dakota close today at 5:15 p.m.
  • 8 offices at South Dakota close today at 5:30 p.m.

We recommend selecting your county from the list below to find your closest office hours.

Tomorrow, being Saturday, some South Dakota DMV offices will open at 7 a.m.

However, take into consideration that 90 offices will be closed tomorrow.

We recommend selecting your county from the list below to find your closest office hours.

Yes, some offices are open on weekends:

There is one South Dakota DMV office open on Saturday.

We recommend selecting your county from the list below to find your closest office hours.

There is one South Dakota DMV office open on Saturday.

We recommend selecting your county from the list below to find your closest office hours.

No, the South Dakota DMV doesn't open on Sunday.


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