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- Do I need to turn in my damaged car title?
- South Dakota residents who have a damaged car title, are not obligated to bring it to a local South Dakota DMV office when applying for a car title replacement. You will also need to complete and notarize an Application for a Duplicate Certificate of Title and provide a payment of $10 for the duplicate car title fee.
For more information: How to Replace a Lost Vehicle Title in South Dakota
- How do I file a police report if my car title was stolen?
- South Dakota residents are required to contact a local law enforcement agency in order to file a police report for the stolen car title. Car titles contain identity and ownership information, so an immediate report a law enforcement agency may help avoid identity theft. Once you file a police report, you will need to bring a copy to your local South Dakota DMV office.
For more information: How to Replace a Lost Vehicle Title in South Dakota
- How do I obtain a duplicate car title?
- South Dakota residents with damaged, lost or stolen car titles may apply for a duplicate car title at a local South Dakota DMV office or a County Treasurer’s office. You will need to complete an Application for a Duplicate Certificate of Title, have it notarized, and pay a $10 fee for the car title replacement. The application can be submitted by mail or in person.
For more information: How to Replace a Lost Vehicle Title in South Dakota
- How long does it take to receive my replacement car title after ordering online?
- In South Dakota, you do not have the option of applying for a car title replacement online, so you need to submit both the notarized Application for a Duplicate Certificate of Title and $10 replacement fee payment to a local South Dakota DMV office or County Treasurer’s office or you can mail them to:
Division of Motor Vehicles
445 East Capitol Avenue Pierre SD 57501
The duplicate car title will arrive by mail. If this doesn’t happen, you could contact your local South Dakota DMV office for additional details.
For more information: How to Replace a Lost Vehicle Title in South Dakota
- What are the required fees to get a replacement car title?
- South Dakota drivers applying for a duplicate car title are required to pay a $10 replacement fee.
For more information: How to Replace a Lost Vehicle Title in South Dakota
- What documents do I need to present for a replacement car title?
- South Dakota residents who have a damaged, stolen or lost car title, must replacing car title either by mail or in person at a local South Dakota DMV office or County Treasurer’s office. You can obtain a duplicate car title by providing the following:
- Notarized Application for a Duplicate Certificate of Title
- Odometer disclosure, if the vehicle is nine years old and weighs 16,000 lbs. or less
- Lien release, in case there is a lien on the vehicle
- $10 duplicate fee
For more information: How to Replace a Lost Vehicle Title in South Dakota
- What forms must I fill out for a duplicate car title?
- To receive a duplicate car title in South Dakota, you must complete the following forms:
- A notarized Application for a Duplicate Certificate of Title.
- An Odometer disclosure (if the vehicle is nine years old and weighs 16,000 lbs. or less)
- A Lien release (if there is a lien on the vehicle).
Motor vehicle owners must submit these forms along with the required payment of $10 to a local South Dakota DMV office or County Treasurer’s office in person or by mailing them to:
Division of Motor Vehicles
445 East Capitol Avenue Pierre SD 57501
For more information: How to Replace a Lost Vehicle Title in South Dakota
- What if the original is located after my car title replacement has been issued?
- If you are a South Dakota resident and you find your lost car title after your car title replacement has been issued, you should keep both as proof of ownership. Submit both the notarized Application for a Duplicate Certificate of Title and the $10 payment in person to a local South Dakota DMV office or County Treasurer’s office, or mail them to the following address:
Division of Motor Vehicles
445 East Capitol Avenue Pierre SD 57501
For more information: How to Replace a Lost Vehicle Title in South Dakota
- Where can I mail my request for a replacement title?
- If you are a South Dakota resident with a damaged, lost or stolen car title, you have the option to apply for a duplicate car title either by mail or in person at a local South Dakota DMV office or County Treasurer’s office. You need to complete and notarize an Application for a Duplicate Certificate of Title and pay a $10 replacement fee for the new car title. The application and payment can be mailed to the following address:
Division of Motor Vehicles
445 East Capitol Avenue Pierre SD 57501
For more information: How to Replace a Lost Vehicle Title in South Dakota
- Will I need to present proof of insurance to get a car title replacement?
- South Dakota residents who apply for a duplicate car title do not need to present any proof of insurance.
For more information: How to Replace a Lost Vehicle Title in South Dakota