South Dakota

State Seal of South Dakota

Registration & Titling Requirements for South Dakota

Agency: SD Department of Revenue – Motor Vehicle Division
Web / Email: monica.weischedel@state.sd.us | Phone: 605-773-3501
Address: 445 E Capitol Ave, Pierre, SD 57501

Vessel Titling & Registration

Titling Vessels
Yes
Vessels Requiring Titling
A vessel must be titled and registered in South Dakota if it meets either of the following conditions: • The boat measures over twelve (12) feet in length. • The boat is equipped with a mechanical motor (applies to both gas and electric propulsion systems).
Exempt Vessels
Information not provided. (Vessels 12 feet or under without a motor are generally excluded).
Issue Brands for Vessels
Yes

Associated Equipment & Propulsion

Outboard Motors Titled
No
Vessel Trailers Titled
Yes

State Artifacts

State Registration Card
South Dakota State Registration Card
State Watercraft Decal
South Dakota State Watercraft Decal