All motorhomes and most trailers require proof of weight in order to register and title in South Dakota. Proof of weight needs to be listed as one of the following: UVW, unloaded vehicle weight, dry weight, shipping weight, curb weight, empty weight, base weight, weight at manufacturing. 

Proof of Taxes Paid Directly to Another State

South Dakota requires proof of taxes paid to another state for all purchases made less than 2 years prior to registering in South Dakota.

We will need a copy of a bill of sale, a copy of a receipt from the state you paid taxes and a Tax Payment Verification form completed and signed by you to 

Proof of Taxes Paid Through the Dealership

South Dakota will only credit taxes paid to another state if the date on the current title is 2 years or older.

We will need a copy of a bill of sale showing the taxes paid. Once we have this from you, we will reach out to the dealership for an additional Out-of-State Dealer Tax Assessment that needs to be completed by the dealership.

Hi {clientInformation[1]},

Thank you for blah. Based on blah, will need the following in order to register:

1a. Photo of the front of your SD driver's license

1b. Photo of either your social security card or W2 with the full social listed

2a. Original copy of the title mailed to the address below

2b. Original copy of the title to be received at the treasurer's office - it typically takes 6 - 8 weeks for the title to arrive once requested.

2c. VIN and account number to request the title from the bank - it typically takes 6 - 8 weeks for the title to arrive once requested

3. Vehicle Registration application completed and signed by you

4. Power of attorney form, completed and signed by you

5. A copy of the bill of sale

6a. An Out-of-State Dealer Tax Assessment completed by the dealership - we can reach out to the dealership for this once we've received a copy of the bill of sale from you

6b1. A copy of the receipt showing taxes paid by you to another state

6b2. A copy of the Tax Payment Verification Form completed and signed by you

7a. Personalized license plate application

7b. Military license plate application

7c. The plate number for the plate transfer

7d. Special license plate for the special plate

8. Proof of weight

9. Payment to Your Best Address for the treasury estimate - see below 

The treasury estimate for the {whatIs14[1]} {whatIs14[3]} {whatIs14[4]} is {estimate} for titling and registration good through {month}. Please include a check for {estimate} made payable to Your Best Address in the mailing with the title. 

We will process payment for any difference between the treasury estimate and the final cost and our assistance fee of {fee} after we've registered. 

Please mail the title and check for {estimate} made payable to Your Best Address to:

Your Best Address

401 E 8th St Ste 214

Attn: Vehicle Registrations

Sioux Falls, SD 57103