
All delayed titles have been printed and mailed to the vehicle owners. The paper used for printing titles is unique because it has built in security features to prevent fraud. States across the nation were experiencing paper supply issues.
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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 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
