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South Dakota Extends Motor Vehicle Renewal, Titling Deadlines

Dated May 5, 2020

SUMMARY BY TAX ANALYSTS

The South Dakota Department of Revenue announced that it would extend the deadline for renewing an existing motor vehicle registration or registering and titling a newly purchased vehicle because of the governor's executive order in response to COVID-19; current vehicle owners who would need to renew in March or May 2020, or new owners who purchased a vehicle during the state of emergency, now have 60 days from the last day of the emergency order to do so without penalty.

Online services are available for annual registration renewals.

The emergency order is currently set to expire May 31, 2020.

Governor Temporarily Extends Renewals & Titling Newly Acquired Vehicles

05-01-2020

Governor Noem signed an Executive Order temporarily extending certain vehicle registration renewals and the time period to register and title newly acquired vehicles.

South Dakotans who renew their registrations in the months of March and May will have 60 days to complete this requirement upon the termination of the emergency declaration. Additionally, any newly acquired vehicle that has been obtained within the time period covered under the Governor's Executive Order will have 60 days to title and register their vehicle after the emergency order has been lifted. Interest and penalties associated with the extended title and registration periods will be waived.

DOR Online Motor Vehicle Services

The Department of Revenue strives to serve the citizens of South Dakota with services that keep them online and out of line. Although we may not be in office, we offer several alternative ways to complete your renewals.

Our online services allow you to review and renew your vehicle registration/decals and license plates, purchase new license plates, opt-in for email renewal and general notifications, find out the estimated renewal cost of your vehicles, report the sale of a vehicle, and print a seller's permit.

Annual license renewals can be done online through the Vehicle Registration & Plates portal at mysdcars.sd.gov.

Visit a license renewal kiosk to renew your vehicle registration in less than five minutes. A vehicle owner can navigate through the easy-to-use touch screen (voice assistance available) with a valid South Dakota driver's license, South Dakota identification card, or if a company, the information provided on its renewal notice. Once the payment has been submitted and the transaction is completed, the license renewal tags and vehicle registration are dispensed directly from the machine. To find your nearest DMV Now License Renewal Self-Service Kiosk, please visit https://sddmvnowkiosk.com/.

Renew registrations by mail with your local county offices. You will need to include a $1 mailing fee for registration cards and a driver's license or identification card number. If you are looking to transfer your title, please contact your local treasurer with questions on the appropriate fees and documentation to be mailed in. Find your local county treasurers contact information by going to https://dor.sd.gov/government/county-treasurers/contact-county-treasurers/.

Our commitment to our customers continues. As more information is available, we will work hard to provide updates to you through social media and our website.

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