The South Dakota bill of sale form provides a valuable record of the transaction occurring when an item of personal property is exchanged for financial compensation. The context of the agreement makes a declaration of the facts surrounding the sale and illuminates details of the seller, buyer, and property to transfer possession. This document authenticates the event and secures protection from any liability incurred after the item has changed hands.

Bill of Sale Types

Vehicle Registration Forms

• Executed bill of sale form
• An endorsed and finalized Application for Motor Vehicle Title and Registration (Form MV-608)
• Ownership documents such as a manufacturer’s certificate of origin or a transferred title with accurate completion of the Odometer Disclosure Statement.
• If the vehicle is less than eight years old and has a total weight lesser than 16,000 lbs, it will require the applicant to submit a South Dakota Salvage, Recovered Theft, and Uniform Damage Disclosure Statement (Form MV-610).
• Accepted form of payment to settle all fees for registration.

Boat (Vessel) Registration Forms

• A finalized bill of sale form
• A filled-out Boat Title and Registration Application (Form MV-607)
• Evidence of ownership via a manufacturer’s certificate of origin, reassigned title, dealer’s sale invoice, or an enforceable purchase and sale agreement.
• An active driver’s license
• Applicant’s social security card
• Payment for all incurred registration taxes and fees.

Firearm Registration Forms

South Dakota does not compile a system of registration for firearms within the state, so individuals who wish to obtain a weapon will not be required to register. Carrying a long gun openly is acceptable in allowable areas, and the carry of a handgun outside of one’s private property will mandate the granting of a Concealed Carry Weapons Permit. The state offers a total of 3 different permits, each allowing for transport within individual specified states. To apply for a permit, you can arrive at your local county sheriff’s office with the following documents in hand:

• A notarized South Dakota Concealed Pistol Permit Application
• Proof of fulfillment of an accepted gun safety course
• A valid photo identification card or driver’s license
• A fingerprint identification card
• Proper payment to cover all associated fees