Dealer-related Information in South Dakota

Here are a few dealer odds-and-ends that you might find helpful.

License Renewal

Your dealer license will need to be renewed every year. You should receive a renewal notice in the mail about three months before the expiration date.

Make sure that the information contained in the notice is correct; if it isn't, make the necessary changes. Then, sign the form and take it to the treasurer of the county where your dealership is located. You'll need to pay the renewal fee and dealer plate fees at the same time.

If you miss the expiration deadline, you'll have to pay the initial license fee instead of the cheaper renewal fee.

License Renewal Fees

• Vehicle Dealer―$175

• Used Vehicle Dealer―$175

• Boat Dealer― $175

• Mobile/Manufactured Home Dealer―$150

• Motorcycle Dealer―$150

• Snowmobile Dealer―$125

• Trailer Dealer―$100

If you have several types of dealer licenses, they all must be renewed during the month that's been given to you.

Dealer Laws

As you might imagine, there are a lot of laws concerning dealers. The majority of these rules and regulations are found in Chapter 32 of the South Dakota Codified Laws.

Out-of-State Dealers

If you're an out-of-state dealer and need a temporary permit to sell your products at a South Dakota event, here's a list of the types of permits available and their cost.

The permits are valid for 10 days from the issue date.

Contact Information

If you have dealer-related questions or need advice, here are some good places to look to for help:

• Division of Motor Vehicles

• 445 East Capitol Ave.

• Pierre, SD 57501

• Phone: (605) 773-3541

• Fax: (605) 773-2550

• Dealer Licensing Office

• 445 East Capitol Ave.

• Pierre, SD 57501

• Phone: (605) 773-4416

• Fax: (605) 773-2549

• E-mail: motorv@state.sd.us

Dealer Inspectors

• Dale Hilgemann

• 419 Mocassasin Drive

• Aberdeen, SD 57401-5085

• Phone: (605) 626-2218

• Fax: (605) 626-2946

• Monica Weischedel

• 445 East Capitol Ave.

• Pierre, SD 57501-3085

• Phone: (605) 773-3541

• Fax: (605) 773-2550

• Pilo Pena

• 4447 South Canyon Blvd., Suite 6

• Rapid City, SD 57702-1869

• Phone: (605) 394-2332

• Fax: (605) 394-6076

• Ron Rysavy

• 230 South Phillips Ave., Suite 301

• Sioux Falls, SD 57104-6321

• Phone: (605) 367-5800

• Fax: (605) 367-5830

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