Text Only
Link to Pennington County home page Link to Pennington County history page Link to legal notice

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


Office hours 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


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.
 
Titles and Licenses
FOR ALL NEW AND USED MOTOR VEHICLES, MOTORCYCLES, TRAILERS, BOATS, ETC.
 
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.
 
Vehicle Registration and Licensing
  • 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 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.
South Dakota License Renal System
January A, B spacer 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
 
 
Renewal Payment Options
brown square  IN PERSON:  We accept cash, personal checks, cashier's checks, money orders, or Discover Card. No counter checks or starter checks. You must present a state-issued ID containing both a picture and a signature. A handling fee will be added to all credit card transactions.
 
brown square  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.
 
brown square  BY PHONE:  We accept VISA, MasterCard or Discover Card. A handling fee will be added to all credit card transactions. Please call our Customer Service Department at 605)394-2163. Please have your title numbers, credit card number and expiration date available when you call.
 
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.
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.
 
 
This website is provided as an information service to Pennington County citizens.
Use of this website constitutes acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.