South Dakota Bill of Sale
South Dakota requires a bill of sale in common situations, such as when the title does not show the purchase price. South Dakota does not require notarization. Two signatures are enough. Pick what you are selling, fill in the form, and download a free PDF that the South Dakota Department of Revenue will accept alongside Form 1025.
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South Dakota bill of sale forms by item
Each form below asks only for what that item needs, and carries South Dakota's notary note and agency details in the footer.
- South Dakota Vehicle Bill of SaleProves the sale date, so the seller is off the hook for tickets, tolls and accidents after the handoff.
- South Dakota Motorcycle Bill of SaleMotorcycles change hands often and informally; a signed bill of sale settles who owned the bike on which date.
- South Dakota Boat Bill of SaleBoats, motors and trailers can be three separate pieces of property; one bill of sale ties them to one sale.
- South Dakota Trailer Bill of SaleMany trailers under a certain weight are not titled, so the bill of sale is the ownership record.
- South Dakota Firearm Bill of SaleProves the date the firearm changed hands if it later turns up somewhere it should not.
- South Dakota Mobile Home Bill of SaleMobile homes are titled like vehicles in most states; the bill of sale supports the title transfer.
- South Dakota RV Bill of SaleRVs are high-value and often sold with generators, hitches and furnishings that should be listed.
- South Dakota ATV / UTV Bill of SaleOff-highway vehicles are often sold without a title, so the bill of sale is the ownership chain.
- South Dakota Dirt Bike Bill of SaleMost dirt bikes have no title; this document is the ownership record.
- South Dakota Golf Cart Bill of SaleGolf carts are rarely titled; the bill of sale is proof of ownership.
- South Dakota Jet Ski Bill of SaleBoat registration offices want the price for tax and the HIN for the record.
- South Dakota Snowmobile Bill of SaleSnow states register snowmobiles and tax the purchase price.
- South Dakota Scooter / Moped Bill of SaleScooters over the state's cc limit are titled and registered like motorcycles.
- South Dakota Equipment Bill of SaleBusinesses need a bill of sale to book the asset and claim depreciation.
- South Dakota Tractor Bill of SaleTractors are not titled; this is the ownership paper.
- South Dakota Horse Bill of SaleBreed registries (AQHA, APHA, Jockey Club and others) need it to transfer papers.
- South Dakota Dog Bill of SaleProof of ownership for licensing, vet records and microchip registration.
- South Dakota Livestock Bill of SaleBrand inspection states will not clear cattle for movement or sale without proof of ownership.
- South Dakota General Bill of SaleA written receipt for anything worth arguing about.
- South Dakota Business Bill of SaleTransfers the assets at closing in one signed document.
Selling privately in South Dakota: what to know
South Dakota county treasurers use a bill of sale to set excise tax when the title does not show the purchase price. Plates stay with the seller.
- Bill of sale: required in common cases.
- Notary: notarization optional.
- Official form: Form 1025.
- Agency: South Dakota Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicles Division.
- Odometer: federal disclosure applies to vehicles under 20 model years old, on the title or a separate statement.
Want the paperwork finished in one sitting? The $9 ready-to-sign pack adds seller and buyer copies, the odometer statement and a South Dakota notary page.
South Dakota at a glance
- Bill of sale
- Required in common cases
- Notary
- Notarization optional
- Official state form
- Form 1025
- Where the buyer registers
- South Dakota Department of Revenue (dor.sd.gov/individuals/motor-vehicle)
- License plates
- Stay with seller
South Dakota county treasurers use a bill of sale to set excise tax when the title does not show the purchase price. Plates stay with the seller.
Checked October 2026 against the state's own guidance. Rules change; confirm before you file.
Common questions
Does South Dakota require a bill of sale?+
South Dakota requires a bill of sale in common situations, such as when the title does not show the purchase price. South Dakota county treasurers use a bill of sale to set excise tax when the title does not show the purchase price. Plates stay with the seller.
Does a bill of sale have to be notarized in South Dakota?+
South Dakota does not require notarization. Two signatures are enough.
Is there an official South Dakota bill of sale form?+
Yes, Form 1025, published by the South Dakota Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicles Division. The PDF generated here contains the same information in the same order and is accepted with it or in place of it in most offices.
What do I need to register a vehicle bought privately in South Dakota?+
The signed title, the bill of sale, proof of insurance where required, your ID, and payment for sales or use tax plus title and registration fees, filed with the South Dakota Department of Revenue within the state deadline.