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South Dakota DMV Fee Calculator

South Dakota assesses on vehicle WEIGHT or class, so value barely matters but a heavier vehicle costs more.

South Dakota registration fee estimator

South Dakota assesses on vehicle WEIGHT or class, so value barely matters but a heavier vehicle costs more.

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Figures computed from Tax Foundation (2024-2026 rate tables) and U.S. Census Bureau (2024 5-year). Page last reviewed 2026-08-27. Estimates only — verify with the relevant agency before acting.

South Dakota at a glance

FigureSouth DakotaSource
Fee modelWeight or class-based state[1]
State sales tax on vehicles4.20%[1]
Max local sales tax add-on2.00%[1]
Typical annual renewal$1,162[1]

[1] Sources

State vehicle sales tax — all 50 states

South Dakota highlighted. Same data as the table below, shown as a distribution so the comparison is visible at a glance.

State vehicle sales tax — all 50 states. South Dakota is 4.20%, ranked 39 of 50. The national median is 6.00%, the highest is 7.25% (California), and the lowest is 0.00% (Oregon). CA 7.25% IN 7.00% MS 7.00% RI 7.00% TN 7.00% MN 6.88% NV 6.85% NJ 6.63% AR 6.50% KS 6.50% WA 6.50% CT 6.35% IL 6.25% MA 6.25% TX 6.25% UT 6.10% FL 6.00% ID 6.00% IA 6.00% KY 6.00% MD 6.00% MI 6.00% PA 6.00% SC 6.00% VT 6.00% WV 6.00% OH 5.75% AZ 5.60% ME 5.50% NE 5.50% VA 5.30% ND 5.00% WI 5.00% NM 4.88% NC 4.75% OK 4.50% LA 4.45% MO 4.22% SD 4.20% AL 4.00% GA 4.00% HI 4.00% NY 4.00% WY 4.00% CO 2.90% AK 0.00% DE 0.00% MT 0.00% NH 0.00% OR 0.00%

Highlighted: South Dakota, ranked 39 of 50. Median 6.00%.

South Dakota registration by vehicle and model year

Estimated annual registration under South Dakota's fee model.

Model year$8,000 vehicle$12,000 vehicle$18,000 vehicle$25,000 vehicle$32,000 vehicle$40,000 vehicle$50,000 vehicle$65,000 vehicle$85,000 vehicle
2026$446$615$869$1,164$1,460$1,798$2,220$2,854$3,699
2025$446$615$869$1,164$1,460$1,798$2,220$2,854$3,699
2024$446$615$869$1,164$1,460$1,798$2,220$2,854$3,699
2023$446$615$869$1,164$1,460$1,798$2,220$2,854$3,699
2022$446$615$869$1,164$1,460$1,798$2,220$2,854$3,699
2021$446$615$869$1,164$1,460$1,798$2,220$2,854$3,699
2020$446$615$869$1,164$1,460$1,798$2,220$2,854$3,699
2019$446$615$869$1,164$1,460$1,798$2,220$2,854$3,699
2018$446$615$869$1,164$1,460$1,798$2,220$2,854$3,699
2017$446$615$869$1,164$1,460$1,798$2,220$2,854$3,699
2016$446$615$869$1,164$1,460$1,798$2,220$2,854$3,699
2015$446$615$869$1,164$1,460$1,798$2,220$2,854$3,699
2014$446$615$869$1,164$1,460$1,798$2,220$2,854$3,699
2012$446$615$869$1,164$1,460$1,798$2,220$2,854$3,699
2010$446$615$869$1,164$1,460$1,798$2,220$2,854$3,699

Worked figures for South Dakota

South Dakota values:

YearAgeAnnual FeesPurchase TaxFirst Year
20260 yr$116$1,260$1,376
20251 yr$116$1,260$1,376
20242 yr$116$1,260$1,376
20233 yr$116$1,260$1,376
20224 yr$116$1,260$1,376
20206 yr$116$1,260$1,376
20188 yr$116$1,260$1,376
201610 yr$116$1,260$1,376
201412 yr$116$1,260$1,376
201016 yr$116$1,260$1,376

How South Dakota compares nationally

On state vehicle sales tax, South Dakota ranks #39 of 50 at 4.20% — 30% below the median of 6.00%. The national range runs from 0.00% (Oregon) to 7.25% (California).

RankStateState vehicle sales tax
#37Louisiana4.45%
#38Missouri4.22%
#39South Dakota4.20%
#40Alabama4.00%
#41Georgia4.00%

Weight or class-based states, ranked

Same rule structure as South Dakota:

StateState vehicle sales taxvs South Dakota
Tennessee7.00%+66.7%
New Jersey6.63%+57.7%
Arkansas6.50%+54.8%
Connecticut6.35%+51.2%
Texas6.25%+48.8%
Utah6.10%+45.2%
Florida6.00%+42.9%
Ohio5.75%+36.9%
Maine5.50%+31.0%
Wisconsin5.00%+19.0%
North Carolina4.75%+13.1%
Louisiana4.45%+6.0%

South Dakota questions, answered with South Dakota numbers

How does South Dakota calculate registration fees?▾
South Dakota assesses on WEIGHT or vehicle class, so a heavier vehicle costs more but value and age barely matter.
What does registration cost in South Dakota for a typical car?▾
Around $1,376 for a 2024 vehicle, versus about $1,376 for a 2014 one. South Dakota's formula does not depreciate, so age changes little.
What sales tax applies to vehicles in South Dakota?▾
South Dakota's state rate is 4.20%, and local add-ons can reach 2.00%. On a $30,000 purchase the state portion alone is about $1,260.

Other weight or class-based states

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Last reviewed 2026-08-27. South Dakota figures only — verify with the relevant South Dakota agency before acting. How this is calculated.