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Janet Sayler
Pennington County Treasurer's Office
315 St. Joseph Street
Suite 214
Rapid City, SD 57701
Phone: (605) 394-2163
Fax: (605) 394-6810
E-mail the Treasurer
Monday thru Friday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Mountain Standard Time
Wall Satellite Office
Wednesday's Only
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Mountain Standard Time
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SOUTH DAKOTA FACTS:
It is estimated that as many as 100 fossilized skeletons are
preserved intact at the Mammoth Site in Hot Springs, South Dakota.
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Pennington County Home >
Treasurer >
Titles & Licenses |
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FOR ALL NEW AND USED MOTOR VEHICLES, MOTORCYCLES, TRAILERS, BOATS, ETC. |
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The Treasurer’s Office titles and licenses all new and used motor vehicles, motorcycles, trailers,
snowmobiles and boats in Pennington County. It also releases and notates motor vehicle liens
and assists taxpayers in applying for duplicate titles. |
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- Registration is on a staggered licensing system based on the first letter of the owner’s last name.
Boats, commercial vehicles, house trailers and snowmobiles are not included in the
staggered system.
- Vehicle owners must provide either the South Dakota driver’s license number or Social Security number of
all registered owners on the title before the license may be renewed.
- If you have purchased a vehicle that was previously licensed by another person, you may have to renew
your plates at a different time. In that situation, you should not assume that your license plates expire
in your renewal month.
- South Dakota residents have 30 days from the date of purchase of a new or used motor vehicle to transfer
title into their name. A penalty of $1 per week up to 26 weeks will be assessed for late transfers.
The penalty for a transfer after 26 weeks is $50. In addition, interest and penalties will apply to the 3% motor vehicle excise tax.
- In lieu of sales and use taxes, a 3% excise tax is imposed on most motor vehicle transactions unless
exempt. The excise tax is based on the purchase price of the motor vehicle listed on
the bill of sale, purchase order or sales contract. In some
instances, older vehicles may be subject to excise tax, but, currently, all motor vehicles
11 years old or newer are taxed, regardless of purchase price. Credit is given
for trade-ins.
- Refer to the table below to determine which month your vehicle licenses will expire.
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| January |
A, B |
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July |
M, N |
| February |
C, D, E |
August |
P, Q, R |
| March |
F, G, J |
September |
S |
| May |
H, I, O |
November |
T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z |
| June |
K, L |
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IN PERSON: We accept cash, personal checks, cashier’s checks, and money orders.
You must present a state-issued ID containing both a picture and a signature. No counter checks, starter
checks or two party checks. We accept MasterCard, Amex, and Discover. Some Visa cards are accepted
(VISA rules apply). Fees are variable and are added to your transaction.
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BY MAIL: We accept cashier's checks, money orders, or personal checks.
If you do not reside in Pennington County, you must provide a cashier's check or money order. Checks
with a personal mailbox (PMB) address are not accepted. You must enclose appropriate postage/handling
fee as shown on the front of the license renewal card you received by mail.. Allow four(4) weeks for
processing.
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BY PHONE: We accept MasterCard, Amex, and Discover. No debit cards or VISA.
Fees are variable and are added to your transaction. Please call our Customer Service Department
before 4:30pm at 605-394-2163. Please have your vehicle information and credit card available before you call.
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SELF-SERVICE TERMINAL(SST): A
24/7 self-service terminal is
available in the entrance way of the Public Safety Building at 300 Kansas City St, Rapid City, South Dakota.
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Note: When you provide a check as payment, you authorize us to make a one-time electronic fund
transfer from your account. Funds may be withdrawn from your account the same day we receive
your payment. You will not receive your check back from your financial institution.
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For more information regarding titling or licensing your vehicle in South Dakota or to obtain necessary
registration forms, please go to the
South Dakota Department of Revenue
or contact our office at 394-2163. |
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