Except as provided in SDCL 32-3-6, 32-3-24, and 32-3-64 and in §§ 64:28:05:02 and 64:28:09:03.01, transfer of ownership shall be made by an assignment on the reverse side of the certificate of title. Separate bills of sale may not be accepted in lieu of a South Dakota certificate of title or a required assignment. A South Dakota certificate of title assigned to anyone other than a licensed dealer may not be reassigned. Out-of-state licensed dealers may assign a South Dakota certificate of title. Assignments must be signed by the owner or owners of record. The name of the purchaser, the purchaser's correct residence address, and all lien information must be immediately typewritten or printed on the certificate of title in the applicable space. A certificate of title may not be held or accepted unless an assignment has been completed.

Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 8 SDR 87, 8 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1982; transferred from § 61:02:10:02, 12 SDR 111, effective January 12, 1986; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1987; 14 SDR 95, effective January 10, 1988; 20 SDR 104, effective January 10, 1944.

General Authority: SDCL 32-3-57.

Law Implemented: SDCL 32-3-30 , 32-3-31 , 32-3-32 , 32-3-57.