S.D. Codified Laws § 32-3-69.1

On or before July 1, 2026, the department shall establish an electronic title and registration system for motor vehicles; boats, as described in chapters 32-3A and 32-7B ; vehicles, as defined in § 32-6B-1 ; snowmobiles, as described in chapter 32-6C ; manufactured and mobile homes, as described in chapter 32-7A ; commercial motor vehicles, as described in chapter 32-9 ; and fleet vehicles and fleets, as described in chapter 32-10 .

The electronic title and registration system required under this section must permit:

(1) Electronic transmission of data and scans by an approved entity or county treasurer to or from the department in lieu of the transmission of paper documents required under this chapter, including:

(a) The manufacturer's statement of origin;

(b) The manufacturer's certificate of origin; and

(c) Odometer disclosure information;

(2) Receipt and processing of electronic record transactions from an approved entity;

(3) The production and submission by an approved entity of title records generated from electronic records of title and registration maintained by the department; and

(4) Certification and audit by the department of data and scans submitted to the department by an approved entity.

Any approved entity or other participant in the electronic title and registration system shall submit electronic applications for original vehicle titles in a form and format prescribed by the department. A participant shall electronically provide all documentation or information required by the department to process the electronic title application, including the electronic manufacturer's statement of origin or odometer disclosure statement. The department shall verify the authenticity of the electronic information before the electronic title is issued.

Source: SL 2013, ch 135, § 1; SL 2025, ch 44, § 9.