Licensed OHVs are permitted to operate on all South Dakota highways and roadways. South Dakota law strictly prohibits OHV use on the interstate highway system at all times. For information on licensing or to determine if you are considered licensed, visit https://dor.sd.gov/individuals/motor-vehicle/off-road-vehicles. You can also call the South Dakota Department Revenue at 605-773-3541 or any of the SD Treasurer offices listed below.
Local County Treasure's Offices that can also get the road use permit.
- Lawrence-Deadwood, SD (605-578-1862) (Open Monday-Friday)
- Meade-Sturgis, SD (605-347-5871) (Open Monday-Friday)
- Pennington –Rapid City, SD (605-394-2163) Closed on Friday
- Custer-Custer, SD (605-673-8172) (Open Monday-Friday)
For a listing of all South Dakota Treasurers Offices visit: https://dor.sd.gov/government/county-treasurers/contact-county-treasurers/
Non-Resident ATV/UTV Road Use
Effective July 1st, 2023, instead of purchasing a temporary permit for 5-15 days, an out-of-state resident will purchase an off-road decal which is valid for a (1) year. Permits can be purchased through the county office or online through the state. Please allow 7-10 days for mail time. Mail is processed in the order it is received. As these are now actual decals, they cannot be emailed. These are not available for South Dakota residents-they must license the units.
The decal must be placed on the rear of the off-road vehicle, in a location easily visible for inspection by any peace officer.
Applications for the annual permit can be processed through any South Dakota county treasurer's office or online using the updated off-road vehicle permit application form #1030. Decals mailed to the applicant will be subject to an additional $1.50 mailing fee.
Online applications should be submitted at least two weeks prior to the planned trip to allow for processing and mail time.