Free South Dakota Free Printable Bill of Sale
South Dakota law requires a bill of sale approved and supplied by the Department of Revenue for a private vehicle sale — Form 1025. If none is submitted, the 4% excise tax is assessed on dealer-guide retail value instead of the price, so use a printed bill of sale as your own record and check with the county treasurer before relying on it in place of Form 1025. Buyers have 45 days from the sale date to transfer the title at their county treasurer's office.
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South Dakota Free Printable Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know
Primary Form
Standard bill of sale
South Dakota law calls for DOR Form 1025
Agency
SD MVD
South Dakota Department of Revenue - Motor Vehicle Division
Primary ID Field
VIN
Sales Tax
4%
Title Required
Yes
Inspection
Not required
South Dakota Free Printable Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist
- Print the bill of sale and verify all fields are legible before signing
- Record the complete 17-character VIN exactly as it appears on the dashboard or door jamb
- The seller signs Form 1025; no notary block appears on the state form
- Seller signs the back of the existing title to release ownership
- Buyer brings the signed title, Form 1025, Form 1001, and photo ID to the county treasurer
- Pay 4% excise tax on the purchase price at the treasurer's office (dealer-guide retail value if no bill of sale is submitted)
- Complete the transfer within the 45-day deadline to avoid late fees
Common Pitfalls
- Missing the 45-day deadline triggers interest on the excise tax, a one-time 10% (or $10) penalty after 60 days, and a $1/week late fee — the clock starts on the assignment date
- Without a bill of sale, SD assesses the excise on dealer-guide retail value rather than your price
- Skipping the odometer disclosure statement on vehicles of model year 2011 or newer can invalidate the transfer and expose the seller to federal liability
- Leaving the sale price vague undermines the document the treasurer uses to calculate the 4% excise
South Dakota Free Printable Bill of Sale — FAQs
Do I need to use the official South Dakota bill of sale form?
State law calls for a bill of sale approved and supplied by the Department of Revenue — Form 1025. The DOR manual also mentions a purchase order or sales contract, so ask your county treasurer before using any other document; without a bill of sale, the excise is assessed on dealer-guide retail value.
Does my South Dakota bill of sale need to be notarized?
No. South Dakota does not require notarization of the bill of sale for a standard private-party vehicle transfer. Form 1025 is signed by the seller under penalty of perjury.
Where do I go to transfer the title in South Dakota?
Title transfers are handled by the county treasurer's office in the county where the buyer resides, not a central DMV. Bring the signed title, Form 1001, the Form 1025 bill of sale, and payment for the 4% excise tax.
What happens if I miss the 45-day transfer deadline?
After 45 days, interest accrues on the excise tax, a one-time 10% (or $10) penalty is added after 60 days, and a $1-per-week late fee applies (a flat $50 at 26 weeks or more). Applying for a title more than 90 days after the assignment is a Class 2 misdemeanor, so it pays to visit the county treasurer promptly.