In the case of lost certificates of title, duplicates may be issued if the loss is accounted for to the satisfaction of the secretary. Any lien to be noted on a certificate of title shall be evidenced by a copy of the security interest when a person applies for a duplicate certificate of title. A fee of ten dollars shall be paid to the secretary for each duplicate issued.

Source: SDC 1939, § 44.0209; SL 1957, ch 217 ; SL 1981, ch 231 , § 3; SL 1986, ch 242 , § 36; SL 2017, ch 128 , § 3.