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Salvage & rebuilt title laws for car flippers — updated 2026

Inspection
$25
Rebuilt Impact
-15%
Threshold
TLF (repair + salvage value > ACV)
Title Fee
$10

Low fees ($35 total). No annual inspections or emissions. No state income tax. Small market but favorable conditions.

Conversion Process

Repair vehicle. Pay $25 inspection fee + $10 title fee. Pass inspection. Apply for rebuilt title.

Inspection Requirements

Type: both

Agency: South Dakota Highway Patrol or authorized inspector

$25 inspection fee + $10 title fee. Standard inspection process.

Out-of-State Titles

Accepts out-of-state salvage: Yes

Accepts non-repairable: No

Accepts out-of-state salvage. SD inspection required.

Title Branding

Title reads: REBUILT

Issues parts-only: No

Issues certificate of destruction: Yes

Non-repairable label: Non-Repairable

Resale Impact

Salvage title-40% from clean valueRebuilt title-15% from clean value

Small market. Sioux Falls has moderate demand. No state income tax.

Fees

Salvage title fee: $10

Rebuilt title fee: $10

Special Restrictions

  • • No state vehicle inspections (no annual/biennial inspection)
  • • No emissions testing
Official South Dakota DMV source ↗

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