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South Dakota Golf Cart & LSV Registration Fee Calculator

A street-legal low-speed vehicle (LSV) costs $36 per year to register, plus a $10 title. South Dakota carts operate under local ordinances or permits with no state fee; LSVs register through the county treasurer with a Form 1015 affidavit. Liability insurance and a driver's license are required.

Verified against official South Dakota sources on 2026-07-28. How we verify fees.

Your golfcart

Estimated annual cost
$36.00/ year
  • LSV registration
    $36.00
One-time fees (first registration)
  • LSV certificate of title
    $10.00
One-time total: $10.00

Estimate only — actual fees are set by your state and county at the time of registration. Data last reviewed 2026-07-28.

South Dakota golf cart & LSV fees (2026)

FeeAmount
LSV registration (per year)$36
LSV certificate of title$10

Fees shown are the South Dakota state schedule, verified 2026-07-28. Use the calculator above for an itemized estimate including title and one-time fees.

Good to know

  • A golf cart tops out at about 20 mph and is not built to a federal road standard. A low-speed vehicle (LSV) is the street-legal class: 4 wheels, 20–25 mph, a 17-digit VIN, and FMVSS 500 safety equipment (lights, mirrors, seat belts, windshield) — allowed on South Dakota roads posted 35 mph or less.
  • The $36/yr rate covers LSVs up to 2,000 lbs (SDCL 32-5-6); heavier vehicles pay more.
  • The affidavit route exists, but the manufacturer's statement of origin must identify the vehicle as low-speed.

What determines golf cart registration cost in South Dakota?

  • Golf cart vs. LSV classification (the 20 mph line)
  • LSV registration fee
  • Title fee
  • Where you drive (posted speed limits, local ordinances)

Frequently asked questions

Are golf carts street legal in South Dakota?

South Dakota carts operate under local ordinances or permits with no state fee; LSVs register through the county treasurer with a Form 1015 affidavit. A golf cart tops out at about 20 mph and is not built to a federal road standard. A low-speed vehicle (LSV) is the street-legal class: 4 wheels, 20–25 mph, a 17-digit VIN, and FMVSS 500 safety equipment (lights, mirrors, seat belts, windshield) — allowed on South Dakota roads posted 35 mph or less.

How much does it cost to register an LSV in South Dakota?

Registration is $36 per year, plus a $10 title.

Can I make my golf cart street legal in South Dakota?

Converting a golf cart to a street-legal low-speed vehicle (LSV) is possible in South Dakota only in narrow cases — the vehicle generally must meet the federal FMVSS 500 standard and carry a qualifying VIN, which most carts can't satisfy.

What's the difference between a golf cart and an LSV?

A golf cart tops out at about 20 mph and is not built to a federal road standard. A low-speed vehicle (LSV) is the street-legal class: 4 wheels, 20–25 mph, a 17-digit VIN, and FMVSS 500 safety equipment (lights, mirrors, seat belts, windshield) — allowed on South Dakota roads posted 35 mph or less.

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Official South Dakota resources

Estimates here are informational — the state is the only source of an official quote.

South Dakota DOR — Motor Vehicles ↗☎ (605) 773-3541dor.sd.gov — fee source ↗

Data last reviewed 2026-07-28.