Frequently Asked Questions

Everything riders usually ask before mailing in their paperwork

• attach_moneyHow much does this cost?

  The Legal Off-Road service itself is free. What you pay are South Dakota's official fees: a 4% excise tax on the purchase price of your bike, a $10 title fee, and annual registration and plate fees. For most dirt bikes the state fees come to well under a few hundred dollars total. Other companies charge hundreds on top of that for the same paperwork.

• scheduleHow long does it take?

  Once your paperwork is received you should get a call or email within a few days when your order is ready for payment. Plates arrive 5-7 days after payment. The title follows in 3-4 weeks.

• homeDo I have to live in South Dakota?

  No. South Dakota lets non-residents title and register vehicles by mail, which is exactly why this service uses it. Riders from all over the country register their bikes this way.

• gavelIs it legal to ride on the street in my state?

  Your title and registration are genuine South Dakota documents. Whether you can ride on public roads also depends on your own state's equipment rules (lights, mirrors, horn, DOT tires) and how it treats out-of-state registrations. Most riders add a basic dual-sport lighting kit. Do your homework for the roads you plan to ride.

• markunread_mailboxWhat do I mail, and where?

  Print and sign the PDF that the form generates, then mail it to the address shown on the PDF. Include proof of ownership: your bill of sale or the bike's existing title.

• two_wheelerWhat vehicles qualify?

  Dirt bikes and ATVs with engines around 200cc and larger. If your machine is smaller than that, reach out through the contact page before filling out the form.

• paymentsHow do I pay, and to whom?

  After your paperwork is received you will get a call or email within a few days with the exact amount due and payment instructions.

• verified_userDo I need insurance?

  South Dakota requires liability insurance to operate on public roads, and your home state will have its own requirements. Insure the bike like any other motorcycle before you ride on the street.