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South Dakota Special Event Permit
Businesses planning to display or sell vehicles at a Special Event in South Dakota are required to obtain a Special Event Permit from the South Dakota Department of Revenue Motor Vehicle Division. This includes temporarily displaying passenger vehicles, motorcycles, off-road vehicles, trailers, campers, boats, or any other type of titled or MSO vehicle.
How much does a permit cost?
• $500 if purchased during the event.
• $250 if purchased before the event.
Displaying or Selling Motorcycles and Off-road vehicles?
• South Dakota new or used licensed motorcycle and off-road vehicle dealers may sell or display motorcycles or off-road vehicles at a Special Event without a permit if it is held within the county they are licensed. They must notify the Dealer Licensing Office.
• South Dakota new or used licensed motorcycle and off-road vehicle dealers may display off-road units only at a special event 2 days or less without a permit in the State of South Dakota. They must notify the Dealer Licensing Office.
• South Dakota licensed dealers displaying used outside of their county must purchase a permit and the motorcycles or off-road vehicles must be 2 model years old and have 2500 miles on the odometer.
• South Dakota licensed dealers may only display new out of county only if it is a manufactured special event in an adjoining county where no other like franchised dealers are or if there are no other franchised dealers in the state.
• Out-of-state motorcycle and off-road vehicle dealers must purchase a permit to sell or display new motorcycles or off-road vehicles, only if the make is not currently franchised in South Dakota.
• Out-of-state motorcycle and off-road vehicle dealers must purchase a permit to display or sell used motorcycles or off-road vehicles and the motorcycles or off-road vehicles must be 2 model years old and have 2500 miles on the odometer.
• Motorcycle or off-road vehicle manufacturers or customizers must purchase a permit for display only of motorcycles or off-road vehicles they build or modify.
Displaying or Selling Trailers?
• Licensed South Dakota trailer dealers may display and sell new and used trailers at any special event in the State of South Dakota without a permit.
• Trailer manufacturers must purchase a permit to display trailers at a Special Event
o This permit is for display only, sales are not allowed at the event.
• Out-of-state trailer dealers must purchase a permit to display and sell used trailers at a Special Event.
• Out-of-state trailer dealers must purchase a permit to display new trailers only if there are no other like franchised dealers in the state or if they have written permission from each franchised dealer of the same make of trailers.
Displaying or Selling Cars, Trucks, and RV’s?
• Licensed South Dakota Dealers may sell or display vehicles at a Special Event without a permit if it is held within the county they are licensed. They must notify the Dealer Licensing Office.
• Licensed South Dakota Dealers may sell or display truck tractors or motorhomes outside their county of license under the Temporary Special Events lot definition. No permit is required.
• Licensed South Dakota Dealers may sell and display at a public auction if the vehicle is 20 years old or older without an additional license or permit.
• Motor vehicle customizers must purchase a permit to display cars, trucks, and RV’s they build or modify.
o This permit is for display only. Sales are not allowed at the event.
Out-of-State Boat and Boat Trailer Dealers (New or Used)
• Licensed Dealers may display and sell at a South Dakota event if the event lasts 2 or more days.
o A dealer must fill out the Special Permits application 5 days prior to the event.
o The event must be a sponsored event and have at least 3 licensed boat dealers attending and displaying boats.
o The fee is $200.00.
• South Dakota licensed dealers are not required to purchase a permit.
Out-of-State Dealers
• To obtain a dealer permit: attach a copy of your out-of-state dealer license and an affidavit stating there are no outstanding dealer violations.
• NOTE: In the event a dealer is found to be in violation of any of the permit provisions, said dealer will be denied any request for a temporary permit for a period of one year from the date of the violation.
