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South Dakota Vehicle Registration Fee Calculator

South Dakota registers passenger vehicles by weight — $36 (≤2,000 lbs), $72 (2,001–4,000), $108 (4,001–6,000), $144 above — with a 30% discount once the vehicle is 10+ model years old. A 4% excise tax applies at purchase and there's a $2 technology fee. The EV fee doubled to $100 in 2025. Its low fees attract out-of-state registrations.

Verified against official South Dakota sources on 2026-07-21. How we verify fees.

Your vehicle

Estimated annual cost
$74.00/ year
  • Registration fee
    By weight
    $72.00
  • Technology fee
    $2.00
One-time fees (first registration)
  • Title fee
    $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 2026-07-21.

Fees vary by county in South Dakota. See the county-by-county breakdown of local taxes, surtaxes, and emissions rules.By county →

Good to know

  • EV fee doubled from $50 to $100 in 2025 (HB 1227).

What determines vehicle registration cost in South Dakota?

  • Vehicle weight ($36/$72/$108/$144)
  • 30% discount at 10+ model years
  • 4% excise tax at purchase

Frequently asked questions

How much is vehicle registration in South Dakota?

By weight: $36 (≤2,000 lbs), $72 (2,001–4,000), $108 (4,001–6,000), or $144 above. Vehicles 10+ model years old pay 70% of that.

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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) 773-3541sdlegislature.gov — fee source ↗dor.sd.gov — fee source ↗

Data last reviewed 2026-07-21.