05/2017 State of South Dakota Motor Vehicle Division 445 E. Capitol Avenue VALIDATION AND OFFICE USE ONLY Information Vehicle Information License Plate Type Application for South Dakota Special License Plate Complete and submit this application to your County Treasurer's Office with applicable fees. All plates have a $5 mailing fee. See page two of this form for more details on plate requirements. Pierre, SD 57501 605-773-3541 | http://dor.sd.gov/Motor_Vehicles/ Applicant If requesting a Veteran Indian Tribal Plate, please use the application for Veteran and Active Duty Military Member License Plates. Construction Vehicle (Moved infrequently and only from one job site to another) - $25.00 (annual) Fire Fighter (Department affiliated with: ) - $10.00 + registration fee (initial); registration fee (annual) Indian Tribal (Tribe affiliated with: ) - $10.00 + registration fee (initial); registration fee (annual) Dignity Vehicle/Motorcycle - $10.00 + registration fee (initial); registration fee (annual) Historic Vehicle/Motorcycle (30 or more years older than current model year) - $10.00 (one-time) See the next page for requirements and restrictions pertaining to special license plates. For each set of plates, there is a $5 mailing fee. Please place an “X” next to the applicable license plates. Original Historical (Plate Number:_________________________ )(30 or more years older than current model year) - $10.00 (one-time) Rear Plate Only (Current Odometer: ) - $25 (annual) + registration fee (initial) + registration fee (annual) Amateur Radio Plates (Include copy of current FCC license and vehicle registration) - $10 registration fee (initial), registration fee (annual) FCC License issue date: ___________________ List station call letters to be placed on plates: Commercial Radio Plates - $10.00 + registration fee (initial), registration fee (annual) FCC License issue date: List station call letters to be placed on plates: Applicant Signature Date Applicant Signature Name Mailing Address City State ZIP County Email Address Phone Year Make Model Title Number VIN Number Instructions SDCL 32-9-3, 32-5-113, 32-5-123, 32-5-77, 32-5-77.3, 32-5-65, 32-5-179, 32-5-184
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05/2017
State of South Dakota Motor Vehicle Division445 E. Capitol Avenue
VALIDATION ANDOFFICE USE ONLY
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VehicleInformation
License PlateType
Application for South Dakota Special License PlateComplete and submit this application to your County Treasurer's Office with applicable fees. All plates have a $5 mailing fee. See page two of this form for more details on plate requirements.
Dignity Vehicle/Motorcycle - $10.00 + registration fee (initial); registration fee (annual) Historic Vehicle/Motorcycle (30 or more years older than current model year) - $10.00 (one-time)
See the next page for requirements and restrictions pertaining to special license plates. For each set of plates, there is a $5 mailing fee. Please place an “X” next to the applicable license plates.
Original Historical (Plate Number:_________________________ )(30 or more years older than current model year) -
INDIAN TRIBAL - (SDCL 32-5-123) - Any resident may obtain Indian Tribal plates. Application is made to the county treasurer of the applicant’s county of residence or online at http://mysdcars.sd.gov..
CONSTRUCTION - (SDCL 32-9-3) - Any of the following vehicles, when used exclusively on the job site, to move between job sites, or from a job site to a central location may, upon inspection and approval by the Highway Patrol, apply for special construction license plates. Motor vehicles, trailers, semi-trailers, and motor propelled or trailed vehicle chassis registered in South Dakota are all eligible when used for construction of highways, stock water dugouts, dam, farm and ranch irrigation systems or other soil and water conservation projects on farms or ranches, and which are used exclusively on the job site. Each unit must display a separate license plate. Application is made to the Motor Vehicle Division.
FIREFIGHTERS - (SDCL 32-5-113) - Any resident, currently certified and recognized by the State Fire Marshal’s office, qualifies to apply for special firefighter plates. If an applicant no longer qualifies as a South Dakota firefighter, the firefighter license plates must be surrendered to the county treasurer of the county where the applicant lives. Application is made to the county treasurer of the applicant’s county of residence or online at http://mysdcars.sd.gov.
HISTORICAL CARS AND MOTORCYCLES - (SDCL 32-5-77 & 32-5-77.3) - Any resident who owns a motor vehicle/motorcycle that is more than 30 years old may apply for “historical car/motorcycle” license plates that are permanent for the life of the vehicle/motorcycle. Vehicles displaying such plates can only be used for special occasions such as displays, parades, exhibitions, tours, and similar uses, and may be driven to service stations or garages for fuel and repairs. Application is made to the Motor Vehicle Division.
AMATEUR AND COMMERCIAL RADIO - (SDCL 32-5-65) - Any motor vehicle owner who holds a current unrevoked FCC amateur radio license, or any commercial radio station (broadcasting company) that holds an unrevoked FCC broadcast license may apply for special plates that display radio call letters. Plates issued to the applicant will bear the applicant’s assigned station call letters (up to a maximum of 7 characters). Application is made to the county treasurer of the applicant’s county of residence.
If an applicant’s vehicle currently has regular county assigned license plates or emblem plates assigned to it, the applicant must turn the regular or emblem plates in to the county treasurer. Depending on the plate type, additional license fees may apply when moving plates to a newer and/or heavier vehicle. A $5 plate reassignment fee is assessed.
REAR PLATE ONLY - (SDCL 32-5-179) - To qualify for rear plate only, a vehicle must be collected, preserved, restored, or maintained by the owner as a leisure pursuit and is not used for general or commercial transportation. The special interest motor vehicle license plate may be placed on any automobile, pickup or truck licensed and qualified as a special interest vehicle.
The applicant is required to submit an application for this plate, along with an affidavit stating the following:1. The motor vehicle for which the special interest motor vehicle license is sought is driven less than 6,000 miles a year.2. The motor vehicle for which the special interest motor vehicle license is sought is not used for general or commercial
transportation, but rather occasional transportation, public displays, parades, and related pleasure or hobby activities.3. The current reading on the odometer of the motor vehicle for which the special interest motor vehicle license is sought.
ORIGINAL HISTORICAL - (SDCL 32-5-77) - Any resident of South Dakota may apply for the use of original historical license plates if the original plates were issued in the same year as the model year of the motor vehicle. The original plates must be in good condition, and the numbers on the plates cannot be currently in use. Original historical plates are to be used on the historical vehicle in lieu of historical plates and does not pertain to motorcycles. Application is made to the Motor Vehicle Division. A colored photograph with both the front and the rear plates in the same picture must be submitted with your application.
DIGNITY - (SDCL 35-5-184) - Any resident may obtain Dignity license plates. Application is made to the county treasurer of the applicant's residence or online at http://mysdcars.sd.gov.
