SD Department of Revenue expecting to start printing paper titles again in February

DECEMBER 27, 2022:

The South Dakota Department of Revenue remains on track to receive an updated shipment of title paper in late January and resume printing all paper titles in mid-February 2023. South Dakota, like many states, uses paper that includes several security features to protect vehicle owners against title fraud.

The shortage of special title paper is a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic, when states decreased the number of titles they issued, causing vendors who produce the special paper to reduce their supply accordingly.

Throughout this shortage, the Motor Vehicle Division has continued to work with individuals and dealerships who need paper titles. The staff also continues to process titles as they are received from county offices.

To date, 5,114 requests for a paper title have been submitted since the delay began, and over 76.5% of those reviewed have been approved.

• Individuals and businesses can check to see if their title has been processed on the following website: https://apps.sd.gov/RV66Renewals/checkvin/NewCheckVIN.aspx.

• Individuals who need a title printed may request one by completing an online form at the following link: https://sddor.seamlessdocs.com/f/1504.

• Individuals who have lost their paper title and need a duplicate need to complete the following form: https://sddor.seamlessdocs.com/f/1002 to have it printed.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022:

Due to paper supply issues, the South Dakota Department of Revenue’s Motor Vehicle Division has stopped printing paper titles effective immediately. The paper used for printing titles is very unique as it has built in security features to prevent fraud. The Department anticipates being able to start printing paper titles mid-February 2023.

If an individual has a legitimate reason for acquiring a paper title, they can request one by using an online form found here: https://sddor.seamlessdocs.com/f/1504. Reasons for requesting a printed paper title include the titled owner moving out of state or the vehicle ownership needing to be transferred. If there is a lien on the vehicle title, the lienholder will have to request that the title be printed. All requests will be reviewed and processed as paper supplies allow.

Titles are still being processed and individuals are able to check the status of their paperwork using their VIN number using the following website page: https://apps.sd.gov/RV66Renewals/checkvin/NewCheckVIN.aspx.