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SD Codified L § 32-3-20 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 03 - Title Registration Liens And Transfers|Section 32-3-20 - Change of identification number on vehicle--New certificate--Contents of new certificate--Delivery to owner.

32-3-20. Change of identification number on vehicle--New certificate--Contents of new certificate--Delivery to owner.If the vehicle identification number of a motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer is changed, the owner shall within fifteen days make application as provided in this chapter for a new certificate of title setting forth all additional pertinent facts and shall surrender the former certificate of title of the vehicle. The former number may be shown on the new certificates of title in addition to the new number. Existing liens on the motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer shall continue and be shown thereon. The new certificates of title shall be delivered to the owner or as otherwise directed by the owner. Source: SDC 1939, §44.0203 (2) as added by SL 1951, ch 229, §3; SL 1965, ch 186, §3; SL 1985, ch 238, §2; SL 1988, ch 236, §5; SL 1989, ch 257, §22; SL 1990, ch 229, §1.
SD Codified L § 32-3-21 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 03 - Title Registration Liens And Transfers|Section 32-3-21 - Unnumbered vehicles not subject to titling--Titling by number other than vehicle identification number.

32-3-21. Unnumbered vehicles not subject to titling--Titling by number other than vehicle identification number.The department may not title or issue a license for the operation of any motor vehicle without a vehicle identification number, except, the department may authorize the titling of motor vehicles by a number other than the vehicle identification number and when so titled, the number shall be deemed the vehicle identification number whenever the term vehicle identification number is used in this chapter. Source: SDC 1939, §44.0212; SL 1953, ch 229; SL 1967, ch 189; SL 1989, ch 257, §23.
SD Codified L § 32-3-22 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 03 - Title Registration Liens And Transfers|Section 32-3-22 - Assignment and attachment of vehicle identification number--Registration under assigned number--Violation as felony--Fees.

32-3-22. Assignment and attachment of vehicle identification number--Registration under assigned number--Violation as felony--Fees.The department shall assign a distinguishing vehicle identification number to comply with the standardized replacement vehicle identification number system to any motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer or any component part if the vehicle identification number is illegible, destroyed, or obliterated. If the department assigns a number to a motor vehicle or a trailer that weighs three thousand pounds or more, the owner shall have the number appropriately attached by an employee of the department or the highway patrol. If the department assigns a number to a trailer that weighs less than three thousand pounds, the owner of the trailer shall permanently affix the assigned number to the neck of the trailer and have an employee of the department or any South Dakota law enforcement officer certify, on a form designated by the department, that the number was properly affixed to the trailer. Any motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer to which the vehicle identification number is assigned shall be registered under the number if registration is required under this chapter. The removal or the alteration of the vehicle identification number or the failure to have the number attached is a Class 6 felony. The owner of the motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer shall pay an amount to the department to reimburse the state for the cost of the issuance and attachment of the assigned number. The money collected shall be deposited in the motor vehicle fund. Source: SDC 1939, §44.0202 (7) as added by SL 1951, ch 229, §2; SL 1965, ch 186, §2; SL 1967, ch 186; SL 1985, ch 238, §3; SL 1986, ch 242, §35; SL 1988, ch 236, §6; SL 1989, ch 257, §24; SL 2017, ch 127, §1.
SD Codified L § 32-3-22.1 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 03 - Title Registration Liens And Transfers|Section 32-3-22.1 - Fee for assignment of vehicle identification number.

32-3-22.1. Fee for assignment of vehicle identification number.The fee for assignment of a vehicle identification number is twenty-five dollars. The fee is payable to the county treasurer's office at the time of application for a rebuilt title. The county treasurer shall forward to the Division of Motor Vehicles the rebuilt title application with the affidavit of rebuilt motor vehicle and the vehicle identification number assignment fee. The rebuilt application may not be processed if the fee is not paid. If the vehicle identification number is not assigned as a result of the inspection of the vehicle, the Division of Motor Vehicles shall refund the fee to the applicant. Source: SL 2002, ch 147, §1.
SD Codified L § 32-3-23 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 03 - Title Registration Liens And Transfers|Section 32-3-23 - Application for original certificate--Contents--Supporting documents.

32-3-23. Application for original certificate--Contents--Supporting documents.If a certificate of title has not previously been issued for any motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer in this state, the application for a certificate of title, unless otherwise provided for in this chapter, shall be accompanied by a manufacturer's statement of origin or a manufacturer's certificate of origin as provided for in this chapter, or by a proper bill of sale or sworn statement of ownership, or by a certificate of title, bill of sale, or other evidence of ownership required by the law of another state from which the motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer was brought into this state. Source: SDC 1939, §44.0202 (8) as added by SL 1951, ch 229, §2; SL 1955, ch 161; SL 1965, ch 186, §2; SL 1989, ch 257, §25.
SD Codified L § 32-3-24 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 03 - Title Registration Liens And Transfers|Section 32-3-24 - Burden of proving ownership--Issuance of certificate.

32-3-24. Burden of proving ownership--Issuance of certificate.The burden of proving his ownership and title shall be upon the applicant for a certificate of title. If satisfied that the applicant is the owner of the motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer and the application is in proper form, the secretary shall issue a certificate of title over his signature, but not otherwise. Source: SDC 1939, §44.0203; SL 1945, ch 187; SL 1951, ch 229, §2; SL 1955, ch 161; SDC Supp 1960, §44.0202 (8); SL 1965, ch 186, §2; SL 1989, ch 257, §26.
SD Codified L § 32-3-25 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 03 - Title Registration Liens And Transfers|Section 32-3-25 - Application for title and registration by dealer on behalf of customer--Location of filing.

32-3-25. Application for title and registration by dealer on behalf of customer--Location of filing.If an application for title and registration is filed by a dealer on behalf of a customer,the application shall be filed in the customer's county of residence. Source: SDC 1939, §44.0202 (8) as added by SL 1951, ch 229, §2; SL 1955, ch 161; SL 1965, ch 186, §2; SL 1989, ch 257, §27; SL 2004, ch 200, §1.
SD Codified L § 32-3-26 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 03 - Title Registration Liens And Transfers|Section 32-3-26 - Time for filing application for certificate--Vehicles in dealer's stock.

32-3-26. Time for filing application for certificate--Vehicles in dealer's stock.In any transfer of a motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer, the application for certificate of title shall be filed within forty-five days after the date of assignment of such motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer. However, licensed dealers need not apply for a certificate of title for any motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer in stock or acquired for stock purposes. Upon transfer of such a vehicle the licensed dealer shall give the transferee a reassignment of the certificate of title on such motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer or an assignment of a manufacturer's statement of origin or a manufacturer's certificate of origin. Source: SDC 1939, §44.0202 (8) as added by SL 1951, ch 229, §2; SL 1955, ch 161; SL 1965, ch 186, §2; SL 1989, ch 257, §28; SL 1990, ch 228, §2; SL 2015, ch 156, §3.
SD Codified L § 32-3-27 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 03 - Title Registration Liens And Transfers|Section 32-3-27 - Late application for certificate--Additional fee--Application delay as misdemeanor.

32-3-27. Late application for certificate--Additional fee--Application delay as misdemeanor.Except as provided in §32-3-26 for licensed dealers, if the application for certificate of title is presented more than forty-five days after date of assignment of the certificate of title or the manufacturer's certificate of origin of the motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer to the purchaser, the officer receiving the application shall collect, in addition to the fee established in §32-3-18, a late fee of one dollar for each week or fraction thereof beyond the forty-five day limitation for twenty-five weeks and a late fee of fifty dollars for twenty-six weeks or more. Any person applying for a title more than ninety days after the date of assignment is guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor. If the purchaser of a vehicle fails to comply with the provisions of §32-3-26 to transfer the title within forty-five days, and the seller files a written complaint attesting to the facts, the purchaser is guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor. Source: SDC 1939, §44.0202 (8) as added by SL 1955, ch 161; SL 1957, ch 215; SL 1965, ch 186, §2; SL 1981, ch 231, §2; SL 1986, ch 242, §2; SL 1990, ch 228, §3; SL 1992, ch 205; SL 1997, ch 179, §1; SL 2015, ch 156, §4.
SD Codified L § 32-3-28 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 03 - Title Registration Liens And Transfers|Section 32-3-28 - Issuance of certificate in paper or electronic form--Notation of liens.

32-3-28. Issuance of certificate in paper or electronic form--Notation of liens.The secretary shall issue the certificate of title in paper form or electronic form. If there is no lien noted on the certificate of title or a paper copy is requested pursuant to §32-3-70, the secretary shall sign the original certificate of title, deliver the paper copy certificate to the owner named on the title, or as otherwise directed by the owner postage prepaid, and maintain an electronic copy for record keeping. If there are one or more liens on the motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer, the secretary shall properly note each lien in the order of priority on the certificate of title which shall be maintained electronically until each lien is released. A secured party, if any, may obtain electronic confirmation of the party's security interest as filed and noted on the certificate of title. Source: SDC 1939, §44.0202; SL 1951, ch 229, §2; SDC Supp 1960, §44.0202 (9); SL 1963, ch 252; SL 1965, ch 186, §2; SL 1989, ch 257, §29; SL 1990, ch 229, §2; SL 2003, ch 160, §1; SL 2018, ch 174, §1.
SD Codified L § 32-3-29 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 03 - Title Registration Liens And Transfers|Section 32-3-29 - Lost certificates--Fee for duplicate.

32-3-29. Lost certificates--Fee for duplicate.In the case of lost certificates of title, duplicates may be issued if the loss is accounted for to the satisfaction of the secretary. Any lien to be noted on a certificate of title shall be evidenced by a copy of the security interest when a person applies for a duplicate certificate of title. A fee of ten dollars shall be paid to the secretary for each duplicate issued. Source: SDC 1939, §44.0209; SL 1957, ch 217; SL 1981, ch 231, §3; SL 1986, ch 242, §36; SL 2017, ch 128, §3.
SD Codified L § 32-3-30 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 03 - Title Registration Liens And Transfers|Section 32-3-30 - Certificate to show chain of title--Exceptions.

32-3-30. Certificate to show chain of title--Exceptions.Except as provided in §§32-3-6, 32-3-24, and 32-3-32, every motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer certificate of title, upon transfer of ownership, shall contain a complete record showing the chain of title of such motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer from the owner named on the front of the title to and including the applicant presenting the same as evidence of ownership and applying for a new certificate of title. Source: SL 1955, ch 193, §1; SDC Supp 1960, §44.0203-1; SL 1965, ch 186, §4; SL 1988, ch 236, §7; SL 1989, ch 257, §30.
SD Codified L § 32-3-30.1 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 03 - Title Registration Liens And Transfers|Section 32-3-30.1 - Odometer information on certificate--Required on sale--Falsification as felony.

32-3-30.1. Odometer information on certificate--Required on sale--Falsification as felony. Each certificate of title issued by the department for a motor vehicle equipped with an odometer shall contain odometer disclosure information which complies with the provisions of the Truth in Mileage Act of 1986 (Public Law 99-579) as amended as of December 4, 2015.Upon the sale or trade-in of a motor vehicle, the owner, seller, or auctioneer shall accurately complete the odometer disclosure information contained on the vehicle's title document and, if applicable, the secured power of attorney before surrendering or transferring the title. It is a Class 6 felony to falsify any information contained within the odometer disclosure statement. The department may refuse to transfer the title or issue a new title if the owner, seller, or auctioneer does not complete the odometer disclosure information on the vehicle title. Source: SL 1978, ch 222, §1; SL 1985, ch 238, §4; SL 1988, ch 236, §8; SL 1989, ch 257, §31; SL 1990, ch 230, §2; SL 1993, ch 219, §2; SL 2021, ch 125, § 3.
SD Codified L § 32-3-30.2 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 03 - Title Registration Liens And Transfers|Section 32-3-30.2 - Abstract of title history or damage disclosure statements--Fee.

32-3-30.2. Abstract of title history or damage disclosure statements--Fee. The department may, upon written request and payment of a five dollar fee, furnish a person an abstract of the title history of any motor vehicle and semitrailer registered pursuant to this title including any damage disclosure statement of the motor vehicle and semitrailer. The abstract may include all documents filed with the department to establish the title history of the vehicle and semitrailer. The fee shall be deposited in the state motor vehicle fund. Governmental entities and their subdivisions are exempt from this fee requirement. Source: SL 1980, ch 212, §1; SL 1988, ch 238, §7B; SL 1989, ch 257, §32; SL 1990, ch 231, §6; SL 2021, ch 130, § 2.
SD Codified L § 32-3-31 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 03 - Title Registration Liens And Transfers|Section 32-3-31 - Dealer prohibited from taking certificate which does not show name of vendor and vendee--Violation as misdemeanor.

32-3-31. Dealer prohibited from taking certificate which does not show name of vendor and vendee--Violation as misdemeanor.Except as provided in §32-3-32 it is a Class 2 misdemeanor to deliver or accept a transfer or assignment of a motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer certificate of title issued by the State of South Dakota, or a motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer muniment of title from another state, which does not contain or set forth the name of the seller and the name of the purchaser involved in the transfer of the motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer. Source: SL 1955, ch 193, §§1, 2; SDC Supp 1960, §§44.0203-1, 44.9952; SL 1965, ch 186, §4; SL 1989, ch 257, §33.
SD Codified L § 32-3-32 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 03 - Title Registration Liens And Transfers|Section 32-3-32 - Dealer's acceptance of out-of-state certificates.

32-3-32. Dealer's acceptance of out-of-state certificates.Notwithstanding §§32-3-30 and 32-3-31, dealers licensed under chapter 32-6B may accept and transfer out-of-state certificates or muniments of title for motor vehicles, trailers, or semitrailers. Source: SL 1955, ch 193, §1; SDC Supp 1960, §44.0203-1; SL 1965, ch 186, §4; SL 1989, ch 257, §34; SL 2020, ch 129, § 1.
SD Codified L § 32-3-33 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 03 - Title Registration Liens And Transfers|Section 32-3-33 - Change of county of use of vehicle--Issuance of duplicate for filing by treasurer--Validity of liens.

32-3-33. Change of county of use of vehicle--Issuance of duplicate for filing by treasurer--Validity of liens.If, after a certificate of title has been issued for a motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer, the county in which it is kept for use shall be changed, then upon application of the owner, so stating, the secretary may authorize the transfer of the duplicate certificate of title from the office of the treasurer of the county in which it was formerly kept to the county where the motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer is presently kept. Thereafter the county treasurer of the county in which such duplicate title certificate is transferred shall perform the duties imposed by this chapter. However, the keeping of a duplicate certificate of title in the office of the treasurer of a county in which the motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer is not actually kept may not affect the validity of the title or of any contract, lien, or encumbrance upon the motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer described in the certificate. Source: SDC 1939, §44.0202 (9) as added by SL 1951, ch 229, §2; SL 1963, ch 252; SL 1965, ch 186, §2; SL 1989, ch 257, §35; SL 2003, ch 160, §2.
SD Codified L § 32-3-34 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 03 - Title Registration Liens And Transfers|Section 32-3-34 - Assistance by county treasurer.

32-3-34. Assistance by county treasurer.The county treasurer shall assist in the administration of this chapter and perform such duties in connection therewith as may be required by the secretary. Source: SDC 1939, §44.0202; SL 1951, ch 229, §2; SDC Supp 1960, §44.0202 (6); SL 1988, ch 236, §9; SL 2003, ch 160, §3.
SD Codified L § 32-3-35 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 03 - Title Registration Liens And Transfers|Section 32-3-35 - Manufacturer's statement or certificate of origin pending issuance of certificate of title--Priority of liens.

32-3-35. Manufacturer's statement or certificate of origin pending issuance of certificate of title--Priority of liens.A manufacturer's statement of origin or manufacturer's certificate of origin shall be deemed to be in possession of the lien holder while being transmitted to the secretary and until issuance of a certificate of title by the secretary showing the lien. All contracts, liens, mortgages, and encumbrances, noted on a certificate of title, shall take priority according to the order of time in which the liens were noted. Source: SDC 1939, §44.0203 (1) as added by SL 1951, ch 229, §3; SL 1965, ch 186, §3; SL 1989, ch 257, §36.
SD Codified L § 32-3-36 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 03 - Title Registration Liens And Transfers|Section 32-3-36 - All lien spaces filled--Issuance of new certificate.

32-3-36. All lien spaces filled--Issuance of new certificate.If all spaces provided on the certificate of title for the notation of liens have been filled, before an additional lien can be noted, the lien holder or the owner of the vehicle shall submit the certificate to the secretary who shall then issue to the owner a new certificate of title, noting thereon in order of priority all unreleased liens shown on the old certificates of title. The additional secured party shall be mailed or delivered conspicuous notification of its security interest as filed and noted on the certificate of title. Source: SDC 1939, §44.0203 (1) as added by SL 1951, ch 229, §3; SL 1965, ch 186, §3; SL 1989, ch 257, §37; SL 1990, ch 229, §3.
SD Codified L § 32-3-37 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 03 - Title Registration Liens And Transfers|Section 32-3-37 - Sale of encumbered vehicle with knowledge of lien holder--Effect against subsequent purchasers.

32-3-37. Sale of encumbered vehicle with knowledge of lien holder--Effect against subsequent purchasers.Exposure for sale of any motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer by the owner thereof, with the knowledge and consent of the holder of any lien, mortgage, or encumbrance thereon, shall not render the same void or ineffective as against subsequent purchasers or the creditors of such owner or the holders of subsequent liens, mortgages, or encumbrances upon such motor vehicles, trailers, or semitrailers. Source: SDC 1939, §44.0203 (1) as added by SL 1951, ch 229, §3; SL 1965, ch 186, §3.
SD Codified L § 32-3-38 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 03 - Title Registration Liens And Transfers|Section 32-3-38 - Holder of security interest entitled to have notation of lien made by treasurer--Notification to department--Notation on instrument and certificate of title.

32-3-38. Holder of security interest entitled to have notation of lien made by treasurer--Notification to department--Notation on instrument and certificate of title.The holder of a mortgage, trust receipt, conditional sales contract, mechanic's lien, or similar instrument, upon presentation of the certificate of title to the office of the titled owner's county treasurer, together with the fee prescribed by this chapter, may have a notation of the lien made on the certificate of title. The treasurer shall enter the notation and the date thereof over the signature of the officer or deputy and the seal of office. The treasurer on that day shall notify the department. The department shall note the lien on the state's computer system, if the county treasurer has not done so. Source: SDC 1939, §44.0203 (1) as added by SL 1951, ch 229, §3; SL 1965, ch 186, §3; SL 1989, ch 257, §38; SL 1993, ch 219, §3; SL 1998, ch 171, §6; SL 2003, ch 160, §4.
SD Codified L § 32-3-38.1 (2021)
2021 South Dakota Codified Laws|Title 32 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 03 - Title Registration Liens And Transfers|Section 32-3-38.1 - Bank, savings and loan association, credit union, or dealer access to motor vehicle title and lien information on state's computer system.

32-3-38.1. Bank, savings and loan association, credit union, or dealer access to motor vehicle title and lien information on state's computer system.Any bank, savings and loan association, credit union, or any dealer licensed pursuant to this title may be provided access to motor vehicle title and lien information maintained on the state's computer system via a modem and terminal owned by the bank, savings and loan association, credit union, or dealer. The Department of Revenue shall promulgate rules pursuant to chapter 1-26 to specify access availability. The Department of Revenue may deny or revoke authority previously granted for accessing this information if the information accessed is used for any purpose not authorized by law. Source: SL 1994, ch 363, §3; SL 2004, ch 17, §40; SL 2005, ch 153, §2; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §161, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.