Tennessee

When moving from South Dakota to Tennessee, you must register your vehicle within 30 days of establishing residency. You must also transfer your driver's license within 30 days. Plan to visit the Tennessee DMV promptly after your move.

Registering your vehicle in Tennessee costs $26.50. Title transfer fee is $14.50 (title transfer is required). Vehicle sales/use tax is 7% (plus local up to 9.75%). Budget for these costs before your move.

Tennessee requires emissions testing: Davidson, Hamilton, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson, Wilson counties. No recurring safety inspection is required. Check if your specific county requires testing.

Tennessee requires minimum liability insurance of 25/50/15 (bodily injury per person / per accident / property damage, in thousands). Your current South Dakota minimums are 25/50/25. You must update your insurance to meet Tennessee requirements before registering.

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

For the most current requirements, fees, and forms, visit the official Tennessee DMV at https://www.tn.gov/revenue/title-and-registration.html. Requirements can change, so verify before your move.