LOST OR STOLEN LICENSE PLATES

As soon as license plates are lost, stolen or illegible they must be replaced. In order to replace your plates you must:

• Download and fill in the appropriate section of the license plate replacement form.
• Visit your local DMV office.
• Hand in any remaining license plates.
• Pay the license plate replacement fees.

CUSTOM AND PERSONALIZED PLATES

Regular Series

These are the different types of plates in the regular series: Auto, Trailer and Motorcycle, Please see the proper application forms for regular series license plates. When you have completed the forms, take them to your local DMV office and submit them with the appropriate fees (see below).

Special Interest Plates

The following is a list of some examples of special interest plates. Click on these links to access applications forms for replacing the different types of special interest plates - Physically Disabled Parking Permit and License Plate Fees, Commercial License Plates, Dealer License Plates, Exempt Entities License Plates, Historic Plates, Military License Plates, Personalized License Plates, Prorate License Plates and Special License Plates (Fire Fighter, Indian Tribal, Historic, Construction Vehicle and Radio Plates). When you have completed the forms, take them to your local DMV office and submit them with the appropriate fees (see below).

FEES

The fees for replacing a license plate or getting new plates vary depending on the type of plate you need. For more information on these fees please follow the link for the various fees. Note: For disabled drivers, please see disability plates and fees.

WHAT TO DO WITH PLATES WHEN BUYING/SELLING A VEHICLE

Under South Dakota Law it is mandatory to surrender license plates from a vehicle when selling. They should be taken to any county treasurer's office.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• See DMV hours and locations.
• See link for disabled drivers.
• Please visit DMV.com's South Dakota home page for other topics on driving in this state.