South Dakota Boat Registration
Registration and titling are required for boats over 12 feet long and motorboats of any length.[1] Titling must be done within 45 days of the transfer of ownership.[2]
The new owner must register and title the vessel by following the steps below.
- At the County Treasurer’s Office of the buyer’s residence, provide the following:
- Boat Title & Registration Application
- Bill of Sale
- Original Certificate of Title
- Identification – A valid South Dakota driver’s license or ID. (An out-of-state license or SSN card may be accepted for out-of-state buyers).
- Pay the excise tax and title and registration fees to the county treasurer.