64:28:01:03Legal name required--Appearance on title and registration.
Section · Administrative Rules of South Dakota · View on sdlegislature.gov ↗
On a vehicle title application, all owners of the vehicle shall provide their full legal name, including middle name. The full legal name provided must match the name on each owner's United States or state issued identification document. The department or the country treasurer shall place each owner's full legal name on the vehicle title and registration.
Source: 52 SDR 107, effective May 25, 2026.
General Authority
- SDCL 32-3-57 ↗Amended by SB131 (2025) — Establish an electronic system for vehicle titles.