South Dakota

32-5-1. Motor vehicle defined.

32-5-1.1. 32-5-1.1. Repealed by SL 1982, ch 225, § 2.

32-5-1.2. Mopeds exempt from chapter.

32-5-1.3. Farm vehicles exempt--Exceptions.

32-5-1.4. All-terrain vehicles used in agriculture exempt.

32-5-2. Application for registration--Contents--Failure to provide information as misdemeanor--Acceptance of incomplete or erroneous form prohibited.

32-5-2.1. Staggered registration of noncommercial vehicles.

32-5-2.2. Determination of month to register vehicle.

32-5-2.3. 32-5-2.3. Repealed by SL 2007, ch 173, §§ 1, 49, eff. July 1, 2008.

32-5-2.4. Renewal of registration during assigned month--Expiration of staggered license plates or validation stickers--Violation as misdemeanor.

32-5-2.5. Registration of acquired motor vehicle--Application.

32-5-2.6. Early renewal--Fee for late renewal.

32-5-2.7. Removal of number plates required upon transfer or assignment of vehicle ownership--Credit for unexpired months--Violation as misdemeanor.

32-5-2.8. 32-5-2.8. Repealed by SL 2007, ch 173, §§ 5, 49, eff. July 1, 2008.

32-5-2.9. Seller's permit for sold or transferred vehicle--Time for registration--Violation as misdemeanor.

32-5-2.10. Seller's report of sale--Violation as misdemeanor.

32-5-2.11. Fee for reassignment of license plate.

32-5-3. Information respecting owner of vehicle.

32-5-4. 32-5-4. Repealed by SL 1987, ch 215, § 7.

32-5-4.1. Nonresident registration application--Issuance of nonnegotiable interstate title--Purpose and duration--Violation as misdemeanor.

32-5-4.2. Forwarding of nonnegotiable interstate title to department with application.

32-5-4.3. 32-5-4.3. Repealed by SL 1988, ch 236, § 13.

32-5-5. Vehicle license fee based on weight--Certification of correct weight.

32-5-6. Schedule of fees for noncommercial automobiles, pickup trucks, and vans.

32-5-6.1. Schedule of fees for noncommercial motor homes.

32-5-6.2. 32-5-6.2. Repealed by SL 1991, ch 239, § 10.

32-5-6.3. Schedule of fees for noncommercial vehicles other than automobiles, pickup trucks, or vans--Misdemeanor.

32-5-6.4. Registration of certain noncommercial motor vehicles for less than twelve months--Fee.

32-5-7. 32-5-7. Repealed by SL 1977, ch 249, § 57.

32-5-8. Schedule of fees for recreational vehicles and noncommercial trailers and semitrailers.

32-5-8.1. Identification plate required for certain trailers or semitrailers--Display--Fee--Transfer of title.

32-5-8.2. Trailers or semitrailers with identification plates may only be pulled by certain motor vehicles--Violation as misdemeanor.

32-5-8.3. Temporary permit for certain noncommercial motor vehicles to pull identified trailer or semitrailer.

32-5-8.4. Additional fee when weight exceeds license.

32-5-9. Schedule of fees for motorcycles.

32-5-9.1. Fees for snowmobiles--Period of license--Payment before operation.

32-5-9.2. Disposition of snowmobile fees and initial registration tax.

32-5-9.3. Initial registration tax on snowmobiles--Failure to pay as misdemeanor.

32-5-10. 32-5-10. Repealed by SL 1977, ch 249, § 57.

32-5-10.1. Motorcycle safety education fee--Amount and payment.

32-5-10.2. Motorcycle safety education fee--Deposit in special revenue fund.

32-5-10.3. Motorcycle safety education fee--Collection and remittance.

32-5-10.4. 32-5-10.4, 32-5-10.5. Repealed by SL 1992, ch 222, §§ 1, 2.

32-5-11. 32-5-11 to 32-5-16. Repealed by SL 1977, ch 249, § 57.

32-5-16.1. Mobile home or manufactured home license fee--Establishment of purchase price by bill of sale or retail book value--Fee in lieu of certain taxes--Exemption for certain entities.

32-5-16.2. Division of receipts from mobile home or manufactured home license fees.

32-5-16.3. Permit required to move mobile home or manufactured home--Valid for single trip--Conditional on tax payment--Fee--Disposition of fees--Dealer--Violation as misdemeanor.

32-5-16.4. 32-5-16.4, 32-5-16.5. Repealed by SL 2005, ch 71, §§ 6, 7.

32-5-16.6. Penalties for owner's or lender's failure to obtain tax affidavit--Notification to department.

32-5-16.7. Penalties for transporter's, manufacturer's, or dealer's failure to obtain tax affidavit--Notification to department.

32-5-16.8. Single party not to be assessed multiple penalties.

32-5-16.9. Assessment based upon mistake of fact or error of law--Hearing--Appeal.

32-5-17. 32-5-17, 32-5-18. Repealed by SL 1977, ch 249, § 57.

32-5-18.1. Licensing and compensation requirements applicable to highway construction or reconstruction--Special permits not required while engaged in construction.

32-5-19. 32-5-19, 32-5-20. Repealed by SL 1977, ch 249, § 57.

32-5-21. Motorbus defined--Noncommercial fee--Gross maximum weight.

32-5-22. Unregistered motor vehicles.

32-5-23. Destruction of licensed vehicle or failure of vehicle to pass inspection--Removal of plates--Credit--Replacement of plates.

32-5-24. Refund of overpayments and erroneous payments--Return of registration and stickers--Time for application.

32-5-25. Dealer's license fee.

32-5-26. 32-5-26. Repealed by SL 1989, ch 257, § 61.

32-5-27. Used out-of-state motor vehicles--Sale or resale--Title, taxes, and license--Exemptions--Violation as misdemeanor.

32-5-27.1. 32-5-27.1. Repealed by SL 1990, ch 234, § 2A.

32-5-28. 32-5-28. Repealed by SL 1988, ch 236, § 14.

32-5-29. Sales of vehicles prima facie evidence that seller is used car dealer--Particular parties excepted--Violations--Misdemeanor.

32-5-30. Fee for noncommercial vehicles more than ten years old.

32-5-31. 32-5-31. Repealed by SL 1985, ch 241, § 12.

32-5-31.1. 32-5-31.1. Transferred to § 32-5B-13.

32-5-31.2. 32-5-31.2, 32-5-32. Repealed by SL 1985, ch 241, §§ 14, 15.

32-5-32.1. 32-5-32.1. Transferred to § 32-5B-12.

32-5-33. 32-5-33. Repealed by SL 1985, ch 241, § 17.

32-5-34. 32-5-34. Repealed by SL 1980, ch 213, § 5.

32-5-35. 32-5-35. Transferred to § 32-5B-6.

32-5-36. 32-5-36. Transferred to § 32-5B-8.

32-5-37. 32-5-37 to 32-5-41.5. Repealed by SL 1977, ch 249, § 57.

32-5-42. Registration--Vehicles--Costs.

32-5-42.1. Nonprofit community support provider vehicles--Registration--Plates--Disposition of costs.

32-5-42.2. Registration of mass transit vehicles owned by state, municipality, or county--Costs--Vehicles purchased with federal funds.

32-5-43. Identifying markings of state-owned vehicles--Exceptions--License plates.

32-5-44. Plates without yearly designation--Distinctive color--Yearly renewal dispensed with.

32-5-45. Exemption of mobile homes purchased outside state.

32-5-46. Vehicles owned by nonresidents--Compliance with laws of foreign state--Display of foreign license plates.

32-5-47. Definition of nonresident.

32-5-47.1. Military personnel, domestic volunteers, and dependents as nonresidents.

32-5-48. Reciprocity required.

32-5-49. 32-5-49. Repealed by SL 1992, ch 208, § 3.

32-5-49.1. Registration not required for nonresident harvest vehicles during harvest season--Compensation certificate required--Violation a misdemeanor.

32-5-50. Dealers participating in driver education program--Application to department--Fee--Violation as misdemeanor.

32-5-51. License plate design--Operation on highways.

32-5-52. Radius of use of vehicle--Size of first or second class municipality--Violation as misdemeanor.

32-5-53. 32-5-53. Superseded.

32-5-54. 32-5-54. Repealed by SL 1977, ch 249, § 57.

32-5-55. 32-5-55 to 32-5-56.1. Repealed by SL 2014, ch 142, §§ 16 to 19.

32-5-57. 32-5-57, 32-5-58. Repealed by SL 1992, ch 208, §§ 4, 5.

32-5-59. 32-5-59. Repealed by SL 2014, ch 142, § 20.

32-5-60. 32-5-60. Repealed by SL 1986, ch 242, § 41.

32-5-61. 32-5-61 to 32-5-64. Repealed by SL 2014, ch 142, §§ 21 to 24.

32-5-65. Special plates for commercial radio or broadcasting companies--Fee--Surrender of plates--Violation as misdemeanor.

32-5-65.1. Special plates for amateur radio licensees--Fee--Surrender of plates--Violation as misdemeanor.

32-5-66. 32-5-66. Repealed by SL 2007, ch 173, §§ 24, 49, eff. July 1, 2008.

32-5-67. License plate special revenue fund.

32-5-68. 32-5-68 to 32-5-74. Repealed by SL 1977, ch 249, § 57.

32-5-75. 32-5-75. Repealed by SL 2001, ch 164, § 1.

32-5-76. Special plates for person with substantial physical disability or parent or guardian of dependant with substantial physical disability--Violation as misdemeanor.

32-5-76.1. Portable certificates for persons with substantial disabilities--Application--Physician's certificate--Rules--Surrender of certificate--Violations as misdemeanors.

32-5-76.2. Portable certificates for nonprofit organizations, hospitals, local government entities, etc.--Application--Rules--Surrendering certificate--Violations as misdemeanors.

32-5-76.3. Special plates for nursing facilities transporting persons with disabilities--Parking--Surrender of plates--Violation as misdemeanor.

32-5-77. Historical license plates--Application and fee--Permanent plates--Use of vehicle restricted.

32-5-77.1. 32-5-77.1. Repealed by SL 1986, ch 242, § 15.

32-5-77.2. Display of original number plates on historical vehicles.

32-5-77.3. 32-5-77.3. Repealed by SL 2018, ch 180, § 3.

32-5-78. General license fees in lieu of other taxes against vehicle.

32-5-79. 32-5-79. Repealed by SL 2007, ch 173, §§ 11, 49, eff. July 1, 2008.

32-5-80. Registration of motorcycles.

32-5-81. Application to county treasurer--Issuance of distinctive number plate--Fuel used by vehicle--Failure to identify fuel as misdemeanor.

32-5-82. Delivery or mailing of plates or stickers--Fees--Plates to be stocked at county treasurer office.

32-5-82.1. Number stickers--Evidence of current registration.

32-5-83. Design of number plates--Color contrast.

32-5-83.1. Color of number stickers--Contrast with plates.

32-5-84. Composition of number plates--Size of figures--Snowmobile tags.

32-5-84.1. Composition of stickers.

32-5-84.2. Snowmobile license must be attached.

32-5-85. Number of plates issued.

32-5-86. Reflectorized plates--Determination by department--Elimination of bids deemed not feasible.

32-5-87. 32-5-87. Repealed by SL 1977, ch 249, § 57.

32-5-88. Mount Rushmore design--Costs and feasibility.

32-5-89. Determination of characteristics of plate--Dealers' plates.

32-5-89.1. 32-5-89.1. Omitted.

32-5-89.2. Special personalized license plates as replacement for regular plates--Restrictions.

32-5-89.3. Application for personalized plates--Fees--Validation each year with stickers--Fee disposition.

32-5-89.4. Transfer of vehicle--Removal of personalized plate required until transfer approved by secretary--Violation as petty offense.

32-5-89.5. Replacement of lost, mutilated, or destroyed personalized plates--Affidavit--Fee--Disposition of fee.

32-5-89.6. 32-5-89.6. Repealed by SL 2007, ch 173, §§ 30, 49, eff. July 1, 2008.

32-5-90. Registration--Contents--Registration number.

32-5-90.1. Abstract of registration information--Fee.

32-5-90.2. 32-5-90.2. Repealed by SL 2001, ch 165, § 9.

32-5-91. Inspection of registration by peace officer--Possession of registration--Violation as petty offense.

32-5-92. Lost certificate of registration--Duplicate--Fee.

32-5-93. Forwarding applications to department.

32-5-94. Application and registration of vehicle--Manner to facilitate retrieval.

32-5-95. 32-5-95. Repealed by SL 1989, ch 257, § 97.

32-5-96. 32-5-96. Repealed by SL 1985, ch 241, § 21.

32-5-97. Separate numbering of different types of vehicles.

32-5-97.1. Farm vehicles--Decals.

32-5-97.2. 32-5-97.2. Repealed by SL 2007, ch 173, §§ 16, 49, eff. July 1, 2008.

32-5-98. Operation of motor vehicle without visible license plates prohibited-- Removal of unauthorized plates--Violation as misdemeanor.

32-5-99. Loss of plates--Issuance of duplicates--Affidavit--Fee--Disposition of fee--Report of loss.

32-5-99.1. 32-5-99.1. Repealed by SL 1992, ch 208, § 7.

32-5-99.2. 32-5-99.2. Repealed by SL 1987, ch 217, § 2.

32-5-100. Plates as state property.

32-5-101. Operation of vehicle while registration is suspended--Misdemeanor.

32-5-102. Prosecution for assault or homicide not barred--Civil action.

32-5-103. Trafficking in license plates or decals--Counterfeiting--Unauthorized transfer to another vehicle--Misdemeanor.

32-5-103.1. Alteration or forgery of registration card--Felony.

32-5-104. 32-5-104. Repealed by SL 1989, ch 255, § 12; SL 1989, ch 257, § 102.

32-5-105. 32-5-105. Repealed by SL 1989, ch 255, § 17; SL 1989, ch 257, § 103.

32-5-106. 32-5-106. Repealed by SL 2014, ch 144, § 10.

32-5-107. Temporary permit for person in possession of title or bill of sale--Inspection of title or bill of sale--Fee--Application--Exclusion.

32-5-108. 32-5-108 to 32-5-109.7. Repealed by SL 2014, ch 142, §§ 25 to 33.

32-5-110. Commemorative or souvenir license plates--Use for general transportation purposes.

32-5-111. Promulgation of rules--Duty of local officials.

32-5-112. Duties of county treasurers.

32-5-113. Special firefighter or advanced life support personnel plates--Authorized--Design.

32-5-114. Special firefighter, retired firefighter, or advanced life support personnel plates--Fee.

32-5-115. Time for retention of firefighter's plates.

32-5-116. Application to Department of Revenue for special firefighter plates.

32-5-117. 32-5-117. Repealed by SL 2007, ch 173, §§41, 49, eff. July 1, 2008.

32-5-118. Special firefighter or advanced life support personnel plates--Application to county treasurer--Registration fee.

32-5-119. Failure to apply for firefighters or advanced life support personnel plates.

32-5-120. Special firefighter or advanced life support personnel plates--Surrender upon discharge, separation, or retirement--Exception.

32-5-121. Special firefighter or advanced life support personnel plates--Transfer.

32-5-122. Special firefighter or advanced life support personnel plates--Applicability of state motor vehicle laws.

32-5-123. Special plates identifying Indian tribes.

32-5-124. Fee for Indian tribe license plates.

32-5-125. Replacement of Indian tribe license plates.

32-5-126. Certain trailers licensed more than one year--Fee.

32-5-127. Additional charges for decals and plates mailed to owner.

32-5-128. Exemption from excise tax for motor vehicles leased to tax exempt entities.

32-5-129. 32-5-129 to 32-5-135. Repealed by SL 2014, ch 144, §§ 3 to 9.

32-5-136. 32-5-136 to 32-5-139.6. Repealed by SL 2014, ch 143, § 13 to 22.

32-5-140. Repealed by SL 2012, ch 164, § 1.

32-5-141. 32-5-141. Repealed by SL 2007, ch 173, §§ 48, 49, eff. July 1, 2008.

32-5-142. Suspension of registration, title, or license if distress warrant issued--Credit for fee paid.

32-5-143. Definitions.

32-5-144. Disclosure of personal information contained in motor vehicle records prohibited--Exceptions.

32-5-145. Personal information to be disclosed for certain purposes.

32-5-146. Disclosure to one who has subject's consent.

32-5-147. Disclosure on proof of identity of requestor and representation of use for certain limited purposes.

32-5-148. Department may impose conditions on requesting person.

32-5-149. Retention of records by certain recipients.

32-5-150. Misrepresentation by requesting person as misdemeanor--Use of personal information to commit crime of violence as felony.

32-5-151. Person in possession of title or certificate authorized to renew registration--Misrepresentation as misdemeanor.

32-5-152. Low-speed vehicles.

32-5-153. Highway patrol fee.

32-5-154. Definitions regarding military specialty plates.

32-5-155. Military specialty plates listed.

32-5-156. General requirements for military specialty plates.

32-5-157. Specific additional requirements for military specialty plates.

32-5-157.1. Disabled veteran--Lower fees for plates, renewal decals, registration.

32-5-158. Application for military specialty plate--Falsification of application as misdemeanor--Determination of eligibility.

32-5-158.1. Application for military specialty plate--Vehicle registered to business--Fee.

32-5-158.2. Application for military specialty plate--Vehicle registered to business--No additional liability.

32-5-159. Fee for initial issuance of military specialty plates.

32-5-160. Certain military specialty plates not subject to annual registration fees--Maximum sets--Permissible vehicles.

32-5-161. Reflectorized military specialty plates--Annual decals--Permissible vehicles--Display.

32-5-162. Number and design of military specialty plates--Requirements.

32-5-163. Surrender of military specialty plates--Death of owner--Violation as misdemeanor.

32-5-164. Transfer of ownership of vehicle with military specialty plate--Credit--Violation as misdemeanor.

32-5-165. Destruction, salvage, or condemnation of vehicle with military specialty plate--Credit--Replacement--Violation as misdemeanor.

32-5-166. Duplicate military specialty plates upon loss, mutilation, or destruction.

32-5-167. Emblem specialty plate--Application--List of emblems.

32-5-168. Eligibility for emblem specialty plates.

32-5-168.1. State seal--Emblem set.

32-5-168.2. State seal emblem fee--Motor vehicle fund.

32-5-168.3. State seal emblem design.

32-5-169. Reflectorized emblem specialty plates--Annual stickers--Permissible vehicles--Contents.

32-5-170. Fee for emblem specialty plates.

32-5-171. Transfer of ownership of vehicle with emblem specialty plate--Credit--Violation as misdemeanor.

32-5-172. Destruction, salvage, or condemnation of vehicle with emblem specialty plate--Credit-- Replacement--Violation as misdemeanor.

32-5-173. Duplicate emblem specialty plates upon loss, mutilation, or destruction.

32-5-174. Retention time for emblem specialty plates.

32-5-175. Application for emblem to be used on emblem specialty plate.

32-5-176. General requirements for emblem specialty plates.

32-5-177. Specific additional requirements for emblem specialty plates.

32-5-178. Emblem specialty plates--Administration--Fees--Violation as misdemeanor.

32-5-179. Special interest motor vehicle plates--Application.

32-5-180. Design of special interest motor vehicle plates--Decals--Rear plates.

32-5-181. Fees for special interest motor vehicle plates.

32-5-182. Contents of application for special interest motor vehicle plate--Renewal.

32-5-183. Misuse of special interest motor vehicle plate.

32-5-184. Dignity sculpture special plates.

32-5-185. Fee for Dignity sculpture plates.

32-5-186. Lost, stolen, or mutilated Dignity sculpture plate.

32-5-187. Electric bicycle exempt from chapter.

32-5-188. Electric motor vehicle--Annual fee--Definitions.

32-5-189. Nonresident off-road vehicles--Decal--Use of vehicle on public highways--Where affixed.

32-5-190. Nonresident off-road vehicles--Application--Fee.

32-5-191. Off-road vehicles--Distribution of fees collected.

32-5-192. Retired firefighter specialty plates--Requirements--Design.

32-5-193. Retired firefighter specialty plates--Application--Penalty for falsifying.

32-5-194. Habitat conservation specialty plates.

32-5-195. Habitat conservation specialty plates--Fee.

32-5-196. Habitat conservation specialty plates--Design.

32-5-197. Habitat conservation specialty plates--Administration--Emblem fee--Game, fish and parks fund.

32-5-198. Habitat conservation specialty plates--Emblem use--Violation as misdemeanor.

32-5-199. Habitat conservation specialty plates--Transfer or replacement.

32-5-200. Chapter exclusion--Multi-passenger quadricycle.

32-5A-1. Wheel tax rate--Maximum vehicle tax.

32-5A-1.1. Publication of ordinance on imposition of tax--Content of announcement.

32-5A-2. Deposit, use, and distribution of proceeds.

32-5A-3. Payment by purchaser of vehicle--Dealers exempt.

32-5A-4. Notice of tax sent to owners--Cost reimbursement.

32-5A-5. Schedule of rates.

32-5A-6. 32-5A-6. Repealed by SL 2004, ch 205, § 1.

32-5A-7. Prorated tax if licensed for less than twelve months.

32-5B-1. Imposition of tax--Rate--Failure to pay as misdemeanor.

32-5B-1.1. Licensing and payment of tax on leased vehicles--Assessment of tax upon purchase by lessee--Lessor to assign title and certify price, fees and title.

32-5B-1.2. Leasing or rental company separate from dealership--Distinct name--Daily rental operations--Exemption from excise tax.

32-5B-1.3. Licensing and titling of used vehicle by dealer--Payment of tax by subsequent purchaser.

32-5B-1.4. Licensing and payment of excise tax on new vehicle by dealer.

32-5B-1.5. Payment of excise tax by dealer required to take title--Subsequent purchaser not exempt.

32-5B-2. Exempt vehicles.

32-5B-2.1. 32-5B-2.1. Repealed by SL 1990, ch 230, § 7.

32-5B-2.2. Exemption for self-propelled agricultural application unit.

32-5B-3. Dealer's inventory exempt--Filing required.

32-5B-4. Purchase price defined.

32-5B-4.1. Insurance check included in trade-in value.

32-5B-5. 32-5B-5. Repealed by SL 2014, ch 144, § 1.

32-5B-6. Use of dealers' guide for used motor vehicles.

32-5B-7. 32-5B-7. Repealed by SL 1987, ch 222, § 1.

32-5B-8. Fixing value, capacity, and weight of rebuilt or foreign vehicle.

32-5B-9. Information to be presented by new owner of vehicle--Falsification as felony.

32-5B-10. Payment of tax.

32-5B-11. Credit for taxes paid to this or another state.

32-5B-12. Proration of tax on proportionally registered vehicles.

32-5B-13. 32-5B-13. Repealed by SL 2005, ch 157, § 3.

32-5B-14. Title issuance or transfer prohibited unless tax paid--Exception.

32-5B-15. Rules authorized.

32-5B-16. Records required of sellers--Inspection.

32-5B-17. Disposition of revenue.

32-5B-18. "Siblings" defined.

32-5B-19. Rental vehicle and leased vehicle defined.

32-5B-20. Gross receipts tax on vehicle rental--Violation as misdemeanor.

32-5B-21. Applicability of tax on leased vehicles--Leasing information required.

32-5B-22. No tax refund for early termination of lease.

32-5B-23. Tax on vehicles leased in another state--Credit for tax paid to another state.

32-5B-24. Tax credit for total loss of leased vehicle.

32-5B-25. Excise taxes on off-road vehicles deposited in general fund.