Chapter 3 - TITLE REGISTRATION, LIENS AND TRANSFERS

Section 32-3-NEW - [Newly enacted section not yet numbered] [Effective 7/1/2024] (§ 32-3-NEW)
Section 32-3-1 - [Effective Until 7/1/2024] [Effective Until 7/1/2024] Definition of terms
Section 32-3-1 - [Effective 7/1/2024] Definition of terms
Section 32-3-1 - [Effective 7/1/2024] [Effective Until 7/1/2024] Definition of terms
Section 32-3-2 - Applicability
Section 32-3-2.1 - [Repealed]
Section 32-3-2.2 - [Repealed]
Section 32-3-2.3 - Mopeds exempt
Section 32-3-2.4 - Farm vehicles exempt-Exceptions
Section 32-3-3 - Selling new vehicle without delivering manufacturer's statement or certificate of origin-Purchasing new vehicle without obtaining certificate-Violation as misdemeanor
Section 32-3-3.1 - Initial registration and titling of mobile and manufactured homes-Time for registration-Penalty-Violation as misdemeanor
Section 32-3-3.2 - Surrender of title on mobile or manufactured home-Request and application-Record-Liens
Section 32-3-3.3 - Titling of mobile or manufactured home whose title was surrendered-Affidavit-Report
Section 32-3-4 - Eligibility for license-Mobile and manufactured homes exempt
Section 32-3-5 - Sale without delivering certificate of title-Purchase without obtaining certificate of title-Temporary use-Time limit-Violation as misdemeanor
Section 32-3-5.1 - [Repealed]
Section 32-3-6 - Ownership passing by operation of law-Burden of proof
Section 32-3-7 - Sale of secondhand vehicle-Time for delivery of certificate of title-Exception-Violation as misdemeanor
Section 32-3-7.1 - Extension of time to deliver certificate of title to secondhand vehicle-Temporary license permit
Section 32-3-8 - [Repealed]
Section 32-3-9 - Superseded
Section 32-3-10 - Statement or certificate of origin as passing title-Waiver and estoppel inapplicable
Section 32-3-11 - Certificate as evidence of ownership-Possession before delivery of certificate-Risk of loss-Insurable interest
Section 32-3-12 - Operation or possession of vehicle without certificate as misdemeanor
Section 32-3-13 - Sale or transfer without certificate as misdemeanor
Section 32-3-14 - False statement in application-Felony
Section 32-3-15 - Alteration or forgery of certificate-Knowing use of altered or forged certificate-Felony
Section 32-3-16 - Uniform method of numbering certificates-Retention of documents by department
Section 32-3-17 - Validity of certificates previously issued-Issuance of new certificate
Section 32-3-18 - Application for certificate-Contents-Fee-Assignment of previous certificate
Section 32-3-18.1 - Administration fee-Title applications processed by mail
Section 32-3-19 - False swearing in connection with certificates-Perjury-Punishment
Section 32-3-20 - Change of identification number on vehicle-New certificate-Contents of new certificate-Delivery to owner
Section 32-3-21 - Unnumbered vehicles not subject to titling-Titling by number other than vehicle identification number
Section 32-3-22 - Assignment and attachment of vehicle identification number-Registration under assigned number-Violation as felony-Fees
Section 32-3-22.1 - Fee for assignment of vehicle identification number
Section 32-3-23 - Application for original certificate-Contents-Supporting documents
Section 32-3-24 - Burden of proving ownership-Issuance of certificate
Section 32-3-25 - Application for title and registration by dealer on behalf of customer-Location of filing
Section 32-3-26 - Time for filing application for certificate-Vehicles in dealer's stock
Section 32-3-26.1 - [Repealed]
Section 32-3-27 - Late application for certificate-Additional fee-Application delay as misdemeanor
Section 32-3-28 - Issuance of certificate in paper or electronic form-Notation of liens
Section 32-3-29 - Lost certificates-Fee for duplicate
Section 32-3-30 - Certificate to show chain of title-Exceptions
Section 32-3-30.1 - Odometer information on certificate-Required on sale-Falsification as felony
Section 32-3-30.2 - Abstract of title history or damage disclosure statements-Fee
Section 32-3-31 - Dealer prohibited from taking certificate which does not show name of vendor and vendee-Violation as misdemeanor
Section 32-3-32 - Dealer's acceptance of out-of-state certificates
Section 32-3-33 - Change of county of use of vehicle-Issuance of duplicate for filing by treasurer-Validity of liens
Section 32-3-34 - Assistance by county treasurer
Section 32-3-35 - Manufacturer's statement or certificate of origin pending issuance of certificate of title-Priority of liens
Section 32-3-36 - All lien spaces filled-Issuance of new certificate
Section 32-3-37 - Sale of encumbered vehicle with knowledge of lien holder-Effect against subsequent purchasers
Section 32-3-38 - Holder of security interest entitled to have notation of lien made by treasurer-Notification to department-Notation on instrument and certificate of title
Section 32-3-38.1 - Bank, savings and loan association, credit union, or dealer access to motor vehicle title and lien information on state's computer system
Section 32-3-38.2 - Certain fleet leasing contracts do not create sale or security interest-Not applicable to personal leases
Section 32-3-38.3 - Dealer required to utilize electronic title file system
Section 32-3-39 - Deposit of security interest instrument not required
Section 32-3-40 - Security interests created prior to enactment of statute
Section 32-3-41 - Liens noted on certificate valid against creditors of debtor, subsequent purchasers, and other claimants-Perfection of liens noted on-line
Section 32-3-42 - Vehicles held in stock-Security interests acquired previous to enactment of statute
Section 32-3-43 - Notation of lien on certificate of title-Liability of holder of certificate of title for refusal to deliver
Section 32-3-44 - Release on discharge of lien-Liability for failure to release-Delivery of certificate after entry of discharge
Section 32-3-45 - Fees for notation
Section 32-3-46 - Enforcement of liens-Filing for record not necessary-Notice of sale
Section 32-3-47 - Consent of lien holder required for disposal or removal of encumbered vehicle-Violation as felony
Section 32-3-48 - Power to revoke or refuse to issue certificate or registration-Notification to applicant
Section 32-3-49 - Cancellation of certificate-Notification to county treasurer-Notification to certificate holder and lien holder-Surrender of certificate
Section 32-3-50 - Cancellation of receipt of registration upon cancellation of certificate-Return of receipt and license plates-Confiscation
Section 32-3-51 - Dismantled or destroyed vehicle-Return of plates and title to department-Cancellation of registration-Consent of lien holder-Notation on certificate-Destruction of certificates-Retention of record-Removal of identification numbers as felony
Section 32-3-51.1 to 32-3-51.3 - [Repealed]
Section 32-3-51.4 - [Repealed]
Section 32-3-51.5 - Vehicle with out-of-state marked title-Damage disclosure information-Salvage title or junking certificate
Section 32-3-51.6 - Rebuilt title
Section 32-3-51.7 to 32-3-51.10 - [Repealed]
Section 32-3-51.11 - Retention of damage disclosure statement by department-Part of title history
Section 32-3-51.12 - Junking certificate required for vehicle being dismantled-Removal of identification number prohibited-Violation as felony
Section 32-3-51.13 - Rebuilt or salvage vehicle-Application for junking certificate-Inspection
Section 32-3-51.14, 32-3-51.15 - [Repealed]
Section 32-3-51.16 - Information required on first and subsequent South Dakota titles for vehicles coming into state
Section 32-3-51.17 - Junking certificate for nonrebuildable vehicle
Section 32-3-51.18 - Vehicle dealers required to display damage disclosure statement-Return of vehicle
Section 32-3-51.19 - Salvage vehicle defined-Application
Section 32-3-51.20 - Insurer or self insurer acquiring ownership of salvage vehicle without salvage vehicle title to surrender certificate of title-Salvage title issued-Rebuilt title
Section 32-3-51.21 - Owner to obtain salvage title if insurer or self insurer declares vehicle total loss but does not acquire ownership-Notice-Sale without title as misdemeanor-Application
Section 32-3-51.22 - Recovered stolen vehicles-Inspection-Title-Salvage vehicle
Section 32-3-52 - Surrender of indicia of ownership by dealers, salvage yards, and others
Section 32-3-53 - Restored or rebuilt vehicle-Submission to department-Inspection-Issuance of rebuilt title
Section 32-3-53.1 - [Repealed]
Section 32-3-53.2 - Inspection of restored or rebuilt vehicles
Section 32-3-53.3 - [Repealed]
Section 32-3-53.4 - Trailer defined
Section 32-3-54 - [Repealed]
Section 32-3-55 - Transferred
Section 32-3-56 - Special seal-Forms furnished by secretary
Section 32-3-57 - Power of secretary to make rules and require uniformity in administration of statutes-Duty of local officials
Section 32-3-58 - [Repealed]
Section 32-3-59 - Auction of older motor vehicles by nonprofit automobile club-When permitted-Penalty
Section 32-3-60 - Auctioneer to have odometer reading and certificate of title-Exception-Violation as misdemeanor
Section 32-3-61 - Auction of vehicle covered by lien-Consent and release of lien holder-Violation as misdemeanor
Section 32-3-62 - List of vehicles sold at auction-Copy of title-Violation as misdemeanor
Section 32-3-63 - Sales of older vehicles at certain auctions exempt from vehicle dealer requirements
Section 32-3-64 - Titling vehicles eleven years old or more with no existing record
Section 32-3-64.1 - Titling vehicles older than 30 years with no existing record-Bond required-Promulgation of rules
Section 32-3-65 - Converted motor home title-Unit requirements-Certain requirements to meet national standards-Title application requirements
Section 32-3-66 - Certain motor home transport uses not deemed private business uses
Section 32-3-67 - Department to provide name and address of record holder of title and lien holders to possessor of vehicle due to unpaid repair bill
Section 32-3-68 - Application for title on motor vehicle unclaimed as result of unpaid repair bill-Notice to owner and insurer or lien holder-Publication
Section 32-3-69 - Vesting of title to motor vehicle in person to whom repair bill is payable-Intent to reclaim-Sale of vehicle
Section 32-3-69.1 - Electronic title system for motor vehicles
Section 32-3-70 - Electronic lien filing system-Paper title-Liability for noting or canceling lien in error
Section 32-3-71 - Low-speed vehicles
Section 32-3-72 - Local law enforcement officers to provide certain information to motor vehicle repossession businesses
Section 32-3-73 - Delivery of manufacturer's statement or certificate of origin upon sale and delivery-Default on sale-Notice-Violation as misdemeanor
Section 32-3-74 - Information to be provided to auction agency taking possession of vehicle at insurer's request
Section 32-3-75 - Title issued to auction agency-Notice of right to reclaim
Section 32-3-76 - Reclamation of vehicle by owner or lienholder-Notice of intent to reclaim-Vesting of title to abandoned vehicle in auction agency-Sale of vehicle-Distribution of proceeds
Section 32-3-77 - Issuance of title to insurer unable to obtain title after payment of total loss
Section 32-3-78 - Electric bicycle exempt from chapter