You will need your car title if you are about to sell your vehicle, or if you are transferring ownership. You also need your current car title if you move out of state, because you will be required to register your vehicles in your new state. There are some other cases to consider as well, such as needing to transfer a deceased owner car title to a new owner. No matter why you need to obtain a copy of your car title, CarTitles.com can take this burden off of your plate. Our teams are experts at South Dakota’s requirements. Though you can do this on your own—and we have outlined the process below for you—if you decide you want help, click the link below.
You will first need to complete the following forms and gather the needed details:
South Dakota also has several fees associated with the title recovery process:
When you pay off a vehicle loan, your lender is required to provide you with proof that they no longer have a claim on that vehicle within 20 days of the final payment. There are two options for this; first, the lender can sign the original title and mail that to you. Otherwise, the lender can provide a separate lien release document. Regardless of the method for the lien release, you will take that along with your current title to the DMV to apply for a new, clear title. Some lenders will notify the DMV electronically, and send you a paper title.
We Help with Car Titles
As you can see, there are several pieces to the puzzle of obtaining your car‘s title. If the process sounds like more than what you want to tackle, we would be happy to assist. CarTitles.com has been helping customers like you since 2001. We have a streamlined process to gather the paperwork, confirm the associated fees, and package everything for you with easy-to-follow instructions. We even provide the return envelopes you need if you are completing the title recovery process by mail. Click the link below to start today, or to set up a consultation with our team.
In South Dakota, you will need to fill out the Motor Vehicle Registration Application (Form MV-1001). You will also need a valid driver’s license. Visit your local county treasurer’s office to complete your registration request. South Dakota charges a 4% motor vehicle excise tax to register your title.
You will need to fill out a Duplicate Title Application and pay a $10 fee to replace your lost car title. You will also need an odometer disclosure. Do this in person or by mail to your local county treasurer’s office.
Submit a completed Duplicate Title Application, along with the required $10 fee and an odometer disclosure, to your local county treasurer’s office.
You will need the death certificate and the vehicle’s original title, as well as two forms: Form MV-608 (Affidavit for Transfer of Motor Vehicle) and Motor Vehicle Registration Application (Form MV-1001). All required documents must be submitted to the South Dakota DOR along with the required transfer fee of $10.
Fill out the Duplicate Title Application and submit it to the county treasurer’s office, along with the required $10 fee and an odometer disclosure.
Yes. Our team is ready and willing to help you with all of your car title needs, from new car registrations and replacement titles to lien release requests and more. Contact us today to get started.
The lienholder (your lender) has 20 days to execute a lien release once your loan has been paid in full. You will receive this lien release in the mail, and you will need to submit this along with your application for a new title to the county treasurer’s office. This removes your lender’s information from your title and proves your outright ownership.
