• Buyer’s information
  • Full name
• Seller’s information
  • Full name
  • Address (city, state, ZIP code)
• Vehicle information
  • Vehicle description (year, make, model)
  • Vehicle identification number (VIN or HIN)
  • Title number
• Sale information
  • Date of sale
  • Purchase price
  • Condition of the vehicle (optional)
• Signatures
  • Seller’s signature

In South Dakota, a bill of sale and odometer disclosure are required for vehicles less than 20 years old. A report of sale must also be submitted.

Source: South Dakota DMV Bill of Sale (Form 1025), Pennington County – South Dakota (Selling a Vehicle)

To properly register your vehicle, you will need to appear at your nearest South Dakota County Treasurer’s Office  with the following forms in hand:

• Bill of Sale: Optional, but helpful as supporting proof of the transaction.
• Motor Vehicle and Boat Title Application (Form 1001)
• Odometer Disclosure: Required when applicable.
• Proof of Ownership: Such as the vehicle title or other ownership document.
• Title Fee & Vehicle Excise Tax: 4% of the purchase price

Out-of-State Purchase

• Out-of-State Ownership Documents: Required if the vehicle was previously titled outside South Dakota.

Source: South Dakota Department of Revenue (All Vehicles – Title, Fees & Registration)