Moving to South Dakota

Welcome!

Before moving, be sure to notify the United States Postal Service of your change in permanent address.

Below you will find links to Web Sites to help find answers to questions you may have about moving to South Dakota.

Legal

All vehicles in South Dakota must be titled and registered in order to legally operate on South Dakota roadways. A nonresident moving into the state has 90 days to register and title a vehicle.  Read More

Statistics



Looking for some South Dakota Trivia? Click here to learn more.



Register to Vote

As a new South Dakota you may want to register to vote, you can do this from the Secretary of State's Web Site. The deadline is 15 days prior to the next election.



Geography/Climate

Through the center of the state the Missouri River cuts a wide valley southward; other principal rivers include the James and the Big Sioux to the east, and the Cheyenne, the Belle Fourche, the Moreau, the Grand River, and the White River to the west. The whole of South Dakota has a continental climate; summer brings a succession of hot, cloudless days, and in winter blizzards sweep across bare hillsides, filling the coulees with deep snow. For more infomation click here.

SD Economy & Quick Facts

Want to learn even more about South Dakota? Click on these SD quick facts  or South Dakota's Economy

History of South Dakota

Prehistoric beasts, World-famous pioneers, Native American and Wild West Legends all called South Dakota home at one time.  For a brief overview and timelines, visit the South Dakota History online.

Legal All vehicles in South Dakota must be titled and registered in order to legally operate on South Dakota roadways. A nonresident moving into the state has 90 days to register and title a vehicle. Read More	Statistics Looking for some South Dakota Trivia? Click here to learn more.
Register to Vote As a new South Dakota you may want to register to vote, you can do this from the Secretary of State's Web Site. The deadline is 15 days prior to the next election.	Geography/Climate Through the center of the state the Missouri River cuts a wide valley southward; other principal rivers include the James and the Big Sioux to the east, and the Cheyenne, the Belle Fourche, the Moreau, the Grand River, and the White River to the west. The whole of South Dakota has a continental climate; summer brings a succession of hot, cloudless days, and in winter blizzards sweep across bare hillsides, filling the coulees with deep snow. For more infomation click here.
SD Economy & Quick Facts Want to learn even more about South Dakota? Click on these SD quick facts or South Dakota's Economy	History of South Dakota Prehistoric beasts, World-famous pioneers, Native American and Wild West Legends all called South Dakota home at one time. For a brief overview and timelines, visit the South Dakota History online.