South Dakota Vehicle Registration Fee Calculator

2026 rates from official South Dakota sources. No signup, nothing stored.

Verified September 20, 2026 · against the official fee schedule
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Last verified: September 20, 2026.

County wheel tax and administrative fees. Typical range: varies by county.

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Official fee components

FeeAmount
1–2,000 lbs, 0–9 years old$36.00
1–2,000 lbs, 10 years or older$25.20
2,001–4,000 lbs, 0–9 years old$72.00
2,001–4,000 lbs, 10 years or older$50.40
4,001–6,000 lbs, 0–9 years old$108.00
4,001–6,000 lbs, 10 years or older$75.60
Over 6,000 lbs, 0–9 years old$144.00
Over 6,000 lbs, 10 years or older$100.80
Technology fee$2.00
Solid waste fee$1.00
Highway patrol fee$1.00
Electric vehicle fee (externally charged electric vehicles)$100.00
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How South Dakota calculates registration

South Dakota crosses vehicle weight with age. Anything ten years or older gets a 30 percent discount off the standard rate. Fees are quoted monthly and prorated, so a partial year costs proportionally less.

Renewal cycle: annual.

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Estimates only. Your state motor vehicle agency issues the final bill. This page does not collect or store anything you enter.