What documents are required to title a vehicle imported from outside the U.S. in South Dakota?
To title an imported vehicle, the following documents are required:
- US CBP-7501 (or another acceptable Entry Summary) to confirm customs clearance.
- NHTSA HS-7 DOT Declaration of Conformity
- Completed EPA Form 3520
- Proof of weight for vehicles and trailers, which may be a weight ticket.
- Proof of ownership (see the next question for details).
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The person taking title must be listed as the Importer of Record.
You will need the foreign document of ownership. Depending on the country that the vehicle is coming from this might be your registration.
For a brand-new purchase that has not yet been registered in the applicant’s name overseas the original Manufacturers Certificate of Origin will be required.
With proof of ownership, we are happy to assist you with a ONE time temporary permit payable by cash only at $1.00 per day- minimum of 5 days and a maximum of 15 days should you need the additional time to retrieve your correct documents.
- South Dakota Motor Vehicle and Boat Title Application (MV-1001).
- Current odometer reading if the vehicle is less than 20 years old.
- Bill of sale or purchase agreement containing the VIN, sale date, sale price, buyer’s name, and seller’s signature.