South Dakota Department of Revenue - Motor Vehicle Division - Dealer Licensing

Please Note

We are a service company that can help you file with the South Dakota Department of Revenue - Motor Vehicle Division - Dealer Licensing. We are not associated with this nor any other government agency. We offer paid services and software to help you file. You are not required to purchase our service to file - you may file directly with this agency without using our service.

Contact Information

Physical address:
445 E. Capitol Avenue
Pierre, SD 57501

Phone: (605) 882-5492
Fax: (605) 882-5199

Web: Home Name search
Email: dealerprogram@state.sd.us

Licenses

We track the following licenses with the South Dakota Department of Revenue - Motor Vehicle Division - Dealer Licensing in order to provide compliance services to our clients. As a client, you see this and other Compliance Core™ data in License Manager in-line with your licenses.

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South Dakota Motor Vehicle Dealer License

Agency:	South Dakota Department of Revenue - Motor Vehicle Division - Dealer Licensing
Eligible Entity Types:	Corporations Limited Liability Companies Partnerships Individuals
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:	No
Insurance Requirements:	Public Liability Insurance in amount not less than $300,000
Bond Requirements:	$25,000 surety bond
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?	No

Initial Registration

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Form:	Dealer License Application Form 1400
Filing Method:	Mail
Agency Fee:	$300 license fee License plate fees vary based on the type of dealer plate being selected (see license plate application form for a detailed fee schedule)
Required Attachments:	Bond Certificate of Insurance Zoning Approval Letter Franchise Agreement (new dealers only) Lease Agreement, if applicable License Plate Application form, if applicable

Registration Renewal

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Filing Method:	Online
Agency Fee:	$175 renewal fee License plate fees vary based on the type of dealer plate being selected (your renewal notice will contain a list of fees due)
Due:	Annually by the last day of the month of initial issuance
Notes:	A license renewal notice and billing statement will be sent electronically or by mail approximately 3 months prior to the expiration of the license.