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The Motor Vehicle Division experiencing a backlog of up to three months,
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Changes to mailing and handling charges for South Dakota license plates effective immediately.

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On Wednesday, March 15, 2023, HB 1042 was signed into law updating rates counties and the state are allowed to charge for mailing decals and plates. Due to the emergency clause, the law goes into effect immediately.

The bill

Increases mailing fees from $1 to $1.50 for boats, snowmobile, snowmobile dealer, boat dealer, and interstate registration decals; noncommercial, commercial, dealer, and manufactured or mobile home dealer registrations; and commercial harvest permits; and,
Increases mailing fees for noncommercial, commercial, dealer, and manufactured or mobile home dealer license plates from $5 to $7.50 per license plate or plate set.

Individuals and businesses requesting express mail will pay the actual cost of postage plus handling fees. These changes were necessary to meet the postage price increases.

2025 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Generates $1.58 million in Tax Revenue

South Dakota DOR Reports 13% Increase in Tax Collections from 2025 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

The South Dakota Department of Revenue estimates that tax collections from the 2025 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally totaled $1,581,736, marking a 13% increase over last year’s collections of $1,399,501.

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Beware of Fraudulent Online Casinos

Beware of Fraudulent Online Casinos Targeting Individuals

These unauthorized platforms are using misleading advertisements, fake apps, and cloned websites to deceive consumers and pose financial and personal security risks.

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Municipal Tax Changes July 2025

Changes in municipal taxes take effect in two South Dakota Communities

Beginning July 1, 2025, the communities of Newell and Wagner will be implementing a 1 percent municipal gross receipts tax on lodging accommodations, eating establishments, alcohol sales, and admissions.

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