South Dakota Vehicle Registration Fee Calculator

2026

Registering a car in South Dakota in 2026 costs about $92.00 a year for a new $35,000 midsize sedan in Minnehaha County (Sioux Falls); electric cars pay $100.00 a year more. Estimate yours by state, vehicle age and fuel type.

By Konstantin Iakovlev · Updated October 19, 2026 · Methodology

Vehicle Age
Fuel Type

Yearly Registration Cost

$92.00

One-Time Title Fee

$10.00

Fee Breakdown

License fee (2,001–4,000 lb)$72.00
Minnehaha County wheel tax$16.00
State fees (solid waste, highway patrol, technology)$4.00
Yearly Total$92.00
Title fee (one-time)$10.00

Estimate for a 2026 gasoline midsize sedan (3,400 lb, $35,000 new) registered in Minnehaha County (Sioux Falls). Other vehicles cost more or less, especially in states that charge by value or weight.

South Dakota's license fee is set by weight and age ($6 a month for 2,001–4,000 lb cars under 10 years old), plus a county wheel tax and small state fees.

Based on Sioux Falls (Minnehaha County, $4 per wheel). County wheel taxes range from $0 to $5 per wheel.

Source: SD DOR - All Vehicles Title, Fees & Registration; Non-commercial vehicle license fee schedule; County wheel tax table (rev. 1/2026)

Disclaimer: This calculator is for informational purposes only and does not constitute tax, financial, or legal advice. Results are estimates based on the information you provide and current rates. Always consult a qualified tax professional or financial advisor for advice specific to your situation.

South Dakota Vehicle Registration Costs (2026)

Registering a new car in South Dakota costs about $92.00 a year for a new $35,000 midsize sedan in Minnehaha County (Sioux Falls). South Dakota's license fee is set by weight and age ($6 a month for 2,001–4,000 lb cars under 10 years old), plus a county wheel tax and small state fees.

Stays $92 through the fifth year; the age discount starts at 10 years.

Based on Sioux Falls (Minnehaha County, $4 per wheel). County wheel taxes range from $0 to $5 per wheel.

A title costs $10, plus a $2 technology fee.

South Dakota charges $100 a year for fully electric cars at registration, raised from $50 by a 2026 law; plug-in hybrids and hybrids are exempt. The fee is not indexed to inflation.

South Dakota charges a 4% motor vehicle excise tax on the purchase price, not its 4.2% sales tax.

South Dakota Registration Costs (2026)

Yearly Cost, New Car $92.00
How the Fee Is Set By weight
Title Fee (one-time) $10.00
Extra Fee for Electric Cars $100.00/yr
State Tax When You Buy a Car 4% (motor vehicle excise tax)

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