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Moving to South Dakota
Once you live here, you typically have 90 days to get a driver license and 90 days to title your car.
Taxes and housing
| State income tax | None on wages |
|---|---|
| Average sales tax (state + local) | 6.11% |
| Average property tax (real estate) | 1.16% effective |
| Personal property tax (vehicles) | No. No annual vehicle personal-property tax |
| Median home value | $322,999 |
Car title and license
| Tax on buying/titling a car | 4.20% |
|---|---|
| Title fee | $10.00 |
| Registration (base) | $36.00 |
| Car inspection | Varies by county — confirm locally |
| Nurse license from another state | Usually transfers (compact) |
Parks and people
| State parks | 13 |
|---|---|
| National parks | 2 |
| Population | 943,078 |
| Population density | 12.0 per sq mi |
| Demographics | 80.5% White (non-Hispanic) 4.7% Hispanic 2.2% Black 1.5% Asian |
| Violent crime | 362.3 per 100,000 |
Estimated income tax in South Dakota
Uses 2026 single-filer tax brackets (top listed rate 0.0%) after a per-dependent exemption. Not your actual tax bill.
Estimate car title cost in South Dakota
Uses this state’s title fee, plate, base registration, and 4.20% tax. County extras are not included.
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Your to-do list in South Dakota
- Get a SD driver license within 90 days. Bring your current license, Social Security number, and two proofs you live in South Dakota.
- Title and register the car within 90 days. Inspection: Varies by county — confirm locally.
- Make sure car insurance meets 25/50/25.
- Register to vote. South Dakota elections site.
- Nurse license: South Dakota is in the nurse compact, so a compact RN license often still works. Confirm with the board of nursing if you are changing primary residence.
Get a driver license90days after you become a resident
Title your car90days
Register to vote15days before an election (typical)
Moving from South Dakota
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Moving to South Dakota
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