Vanlife vehicle registration on South Dakota is pretty straightforward with a couple of catches. Here is the process broken down.

1. Make sure your mailing service states in the contract it is a “physical mailing with forwarding”. It needs to have both pieces or it is a no go. If you get stuck and need one here are 3 in Sioux Falls. A. Postal Annex* B. Dakota Post C. Standing Bear LLC I highly recommend Postal Annex. Paul was super helpful and personable. Let him know you need residency and if you need it for business or anything else.

2. Have a receipt you stayed in SD at least 1 night. NOTE: your address on the receipt and the mail service HAVE to match.

3. Two forms of ID. I used a passport and ssn card. Here is the site you can see other forms of acceptable ID. https://dps.sd.gov/

4. To get thru faster you can register for an appointment. They open at 7am so go early or go at lunchtime.

5. When at the DMV they will have you fill out a application (you will give it to you at the counter). There is also a affidavit you need to sign when you go to get your picture taken.

6. Depending on your mailservice address will depend on the county you go to for the plates and vehicle registration. Postal Annex is tied to Lincoln County (about 30 minutes from the drivers license location. Best wishes on the process. Please reach out with any questions. For visuals please go to my blog. https://theadventurousbiohacker.com/

Have an epic journey!