South Dakota Car Dealer Forms
These are the forms a licensed dealer needs to buy, sell, and title vehicles in South Dakota. From the South Dakota title and registration application to the bill of sale, odometer disclosure, title reassignment, and temporary tag paperwork — each links to the official source where available. Download the current version straight from the South Dakota Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicle Division — Office of Dealer Licensing or the federal agency, never a copy that's gone stale.
South Dakota state forms
| Form | What it's for | When |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Vehicle/Boat Title & Registration Application (Form 1001) ↗ | Applies for South Dakota title and registration; the 4% excise tax is calculated and paid on this form. | Every deal |
| Motor Vehicle Excise Tax (paid via Form 1001) ↗ | 4% motor vehicle excise tax collected at titling — South Dakota has no separate excise-tax return. | Every deal |
| Title reassignment / power of attorney ↗ | Title assignment and odometer disclosure where the title isn't present — confirm the current form on the SD DOR forms portal. | As needed |
Federal forms (every state)
| Form | What it's for | When |
|---|---|---|
| Odometer Disclosure (Form 1021) ↗ | Federally required mileage disclosure at transfer. | Every deal |
| Buyers Guide (FTC) ↗ | As-is vs. warranty window sticker required on every used vehicle offered for sale. | Every deal |
| IRS Form 8300 ↗ | Report cash payments over $10,000 in a single transaction. | As needed |
South Dakota dealer forms FAQ
What forms do car dealers need in South Dakota?+
South Dakota dealers use Motor Vehicle/Boat Title & Registration Application (Form 1001), Motor Vehicle Excise Tax (paid via Form 1001), Title reassignment / power of attorney, plus federal forms every dealer needs like the FTC Buyers Guide and the odometer disclosure. Each is listed below with its purpose and official link.
Where do I get official South Dakota dealer forms?+
Download current forms directly from the South Dakota Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicle Division — Office of Dealer Licensing. Third-party copies go out of date — always pull the latest version from the official source linked on this page.
Do I need an FTC Buyers Guide on every used car in South Dakota?+
Yes. The federal Used Car Rule requires an as-is/warranty Buyers Guide displayed on every used vehicle offered for sale, in South Dakota and every other state.
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