South Dakota

When moving from Montana to South Dakota, you must register your vehicle within 90 days of establishing residency. You must also transfer your driver's license within 90 days. Plan to visit the South Dakota DMV promptly after your move.

Registering your vehicle in South Dakota costs $36-$144 based on weight/age. Title transfer fee is $10 (title transfer is required). Vehicle sales/use tax is 4.5% excise tax. Budget for these costs before your move.

South Dakota does not require safety inspections or emissions testing. This simplifies your vehicle transfer process.

South Dakota requires minimum liability insurance of 25/50/25 (bodily injury per person / per accident / property damage, in thousands). Your current Montana minimums are 25/50/20. You must update your insurance to meet South Dakota requirements before registering.

South Dakota requires both front and rear plates (Montana requires front and rear). Surrender out-of-state plates; new SD plates issued. You will need to surrender your Montana plates and obtain new South Dakota plates.

For the most current requirements, fees, and forms, visit the official South Dakota DMV at https://dor.sd.gov/motor-vehicles/. Requirements can change, so verify before your move.