Grant County

Treasurer

The County Treasurer is responsible for managing and safeguarding public funds. Key duties include:

• Collecting and monitoring delinquent real estate and mobile home taxes
• Collecting special assessments and other monies owed to the county
• Work with Auditor to process accounts payable
• Administering tax sale procedures
• Processes assessment freeze applications for qualifying seniors and persons with disabilities
• Assists with the State Sales Tax Refund Program
• Issues distress warrants for the Department of Revenue and Department of Labor
• Act as an agent of the Department of Motor Vehicles

Motor Vehicle Services

All South Dakota motor vehicle transactions must be done in your county of residence, except for military personnel using their parents’ Grant County address. Acting as an agent of the South Dakota Department of Motor Vehicles, the Treasurer provides the following services:

• Issuing Licenses – The County Treasurer issues licenses for non-commercial and commercial vehicles, trailers, motorcycles, snowmobiles, and watercraft.
• Issuing Permits – Permits are issued for in-transit vehicles, commercial vehicles, mobile home moves, commercial harvesting, and handicapped parking.
• Processing Titles – The office handles motor vehicle title transactions, including transfers, duplicate titles, and the recording or release of title liens.

Registration Renewals
You must bring one of the following with you:

Individuals	Company or Trusts
SD driver license	FEIN Number
Social security number	Renewal postcard
Renewal postcard

If you are not the owner you will need written permission from the owner. All other motor vehicle transactions permissions do not work; the owner needs to complete the transaction or complete the correct form found on the SD DOR website, filled out, signed and accompanied by the person completing the transaction for the owner.

Fees

• Mailings –  $1.50 per each registration/document & $7.50 per set of plates mailed: HB 1042; 3/15/23

$25.00 Administration fee: SDCL 32-3-18.1: SDCL 32-3A-21.1 allows counties to charge an administrative fee for applications for initial title, interstate title and registrations completed entirely by mail. South Dakota residents are included; No administration fee under this section may be charged to any insurance company or dealer licensed in South Dakota.

Cash

• Checks (No out-of-state, counter, starter, or two-party checks)
• Cashier’s checks
• Money orders

Notes on Other Transactions

• 2290 Heavy use forms – must be  filed with the IRS every year starting in July and completed by September 1 of the current year. To register/renew a heavy use vehicle, you must have the current year IRS stamped form.
• Newly purchased trucks require a request for a tonnage form and stilll file to the IRS and provide a stamped copy within 60 days to the treasurer.
• Transfer of a newly purchased entity –  original documents required; NO PHOTOCOPIES. Title & Bill of Sale required.
• Transfers on prior out of state trailers, recreation vehicles, or specialty vehicles, you will need a printed weight ticket or a similar document stating the shipping/dry weight of the entity you are transferring.
• Odometer readings are required on 20 year and newer vehicles on all title transfers.
• Residents moving into the State of SD will need to provide both DL/ID/photo card and Social Security card or some form of government issued document with full name and full SSN shown.