
Vehicle Registration & Plates Portal NMVTIS Vehicle History Report NOTE: a valid South Dakota drivers license or ID is required in order to use the online Vehicle Registration & Plates portal. Find out the estimated renewal cost of your vehicles.

Opt-in for email renewal and general notifications.Review and renew your vehicle registration/decals and license plates.Maintain your motor vehicle records on our online customer portal. For additional information on the documents and fees associated with registering your vehicle, click on the link below. If you have recently purchased a vehicle, titles must be updated within 45 days from the date of purchase. Titles are still being processed and individuals can check the status of their paperwork using their VIN number using the following website page: If you previously had a paper title but have misplaced and need a duplicate title, please complete the following form. All requests will be reviewed and processed as paper supplies allow. If there is a lien on the vehicle title, the lienholder will have to request that the title be printed. Reasons for requesting a printed paper title include the titled owner is moving out of state or the vehicle ownership needs to be transferred.

Individuals who have a legitimate reason for acquiring a paper title can request one by using an online form found below. The Department anticipates being able to start printing paper titles mid-February 2023.

The paper used for printing titles is unique because it has built in security features to prevent fraud. States across the nation are experiencing paper supply issues.

Vehicle Registration NMVTIS Vehicle History Report Methods of Annual License Renewals In-Person Renewal Renewal by Mail Internet Renewal DMV Now License Renewal Kiosks Registration Fees License Plate Renewal Dates License Plate Fees Electric Vehicles Electronic Lien & Title (ELT) Bonded Titles Other Titles, Fees & Registration Resources Titles, Fees & Registration Online FormsĪ shortage in the paper used to print titles has led the South Dakota Department of Revenue’s Motor Vehicle Division to delay printing most paper titles effective November 9, 2022. Both the buyer and the seller must follow specific procedures to ensure the title is correctly transferred from one owner to the next. As vehicles are bought and sold, the title becomes the legal documentation of each change in ownership. While the primary purpose of a title is to establish who owns the vehicle, titles also provide vehicle information like make, model year, weight and the vehicle identification number (VIN). Over 1.2 million vehicles are officially registered in South Dakota, all of which are identified by a legal document called a vehicle title. All Vehicles - Title, Fees & Registration
