This blank pickup truck bill of sale template for South Dakota contains the following sections:
Seller Info
Name, address, phone, email
Buyer Info
Name, address, phone, email
Vehicle Details
Year, make, model, color, body
VIN & Odometer
17-digit VIN, current mileage
Sale Terms
Price, payment method, date
Disclosures
As-is status, known defects
Signatures
Buyer/seller lines with date
Notarization
Notary block if state requires
How to Fill Out This Template
1Print the blank template on US Letter paper
2Enter the pickup truck details exactly as they appear on the title
3Record the odometer reading at the time of sale
4Agree on the sale price and fill in the payment terms
5Both parties sign and date in the presence of each other
6File the completed form with your local South Dakota DMV within the required timeframe
Tip: Our online generator pre-fills South Dakota-specific requirements so you don’t miss any required fields.
Odometer exempt — What You Need to Know
The vehicle is exempt from federal odometer disclosure requirements, typically because it is 10 or more model years old or has a registered gross weight over 16,000 lbs.
Seller guidance
Under 49 CFR § 580.17, vehicles that are 10 or more model years old are exempt from federal odometer disclosure. You still must not knowingly falsify mileage. Even if federally exempt, some states have their own mileage disclosure requirements — document the known odometer reading in the bill of sale regardless.
Buyer guidance
While the seller may not be legally required to provide a federal odometer statement, you should still request the actual mileage and note it in the bill of sale. High-mileage vehicles command lower prices, so confirming the reading protects you from misrepresentation claims later.
Legal note
49 CFR § 580.17 exempts vehicles 10 or more model years old from the odometer disclosure requirement of the Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act (49 U.S.C. § 32705). Gross-weight exemption applies to vehicles with a GVWR exceeding 16,000 lbs. Despite the federal exemption, knowingly falsifying mileage on any document is still fraud under 49 U.S.C. § 32709.
Odometer exempt checklist
Confirm the vehicle qualifies for the federal exemption (10+ model years old or GVWR >16,000 lbs)
Check your state's mileage disclosure rules — some exceed the federal minimum
Record the actual known mileage in the bill of sale voluntarily
Note on the bill of sale that odometer disclosure is exempt under 49 CFR § 580.17
Retain a copy of the bill of sale showing the exempt-disclosure notation
Pickup Truck Safety & Recall Information
Data sourced from NHTSA safety ratings and recall databases
Average Safety Rating
4.1 / 5
Avg. Price Range
$10,000–$55,000
Odometer Disclosure
Required
Safety checkpoints for pickup truck buyers
Inspect bed and tailgate for damage or rust-through
Check frame for corrosion — especially on salt-belt vehicles
Verify 4WD transfer case engagement and differential operation
Test towing electrical connector and brake controller if equipped
Confirm trailer-sway control and integrated trailer-brake function
Verify backup camera and trailer-hitch guidance lines on equipped trucks
Test bed-mounted tie-down rating and cleat integrity
Inspect cab-mount bushings for sag or rust separation
Common recall categories
Power TrainFuel SystemSteeringAirbagsElectrical
On average, each pickup truck model has approximately 3.6 recalls. Always check your specific vehicle at NHTSA.gov/recalls before completing a sale.
Cold Spring Odometer exempt pickup truck template — when to file
South Dakota requires title transfer within 45 days of the sale date on the bill of sale. For odometer exempt transactions specifically, file at South Dakota DMV – Cold Spring (Visit https://dps.sd.gov/driver-licensing to find the nearest Cold Spring office) during normal hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (verify hours with local office). Miss the 45-day window and South Dakota typically charges a late-transfer penalty plus accrued use tax, and the seller can remain on the title for civil liability until the buyer completes retitling. Bring the signed title, the completed Cold Spring bill of sale, your government-issued ID, and payment for the $10.00 title transfer fee plus 4% sales tax on the purchase price.
Template reminder. Whether you keep your template as a blank template you fill in by hand, both buyer and seller should leave the signing with an identical executed copy. The buyer needs the original to present at South Dakota DMV – Cold Spring; the seller keeps a duplicate to prove the date of transfer if a future liability question arises before the title fully retitles.
Frequently asked questions
What odometer exempt documents do I need for a pickup truck sale in Cold Spring, South Dakota?
For a odometer exempt pickup truck transaction in Cold Spring, you need: Confirm the vehicle qualifies for the federal exemption (10+ model years old or GVWR >16,000 lbs); Check your state's mileage disclosure rules — some exceed the federal minimum; Record the actual known mileage in the bill of sale voluntarily; Note on the bill of sale that odometer disclosure is exempt under 49 CFR § 580.17; Retain a copy of the bill of sale showing the exempt-disclosure notation.
What is the sales tax on a pickup truck private sale in Cold Spring, South Dakota?
The South Dakota state sales tax rate is 4%. 4% motor vehicle excise tax plus municipal taxes. Motor vehicle excise tax applies to all sales
Do I need to notarize a pickup truck bill of sale in South Dakota?
Check with your local South Dakota DMV office for notarization requirements. Requirements can vary by county.
What are common recalls for a pickup truck?
Common recall categories for pickup trucks include: Power Train, Fuel System, Steering, Airbags, Electrical. On average, each pickup truck model has approximately 3.6 recalls. Always check your specific vehicle at NHTSA.gov before completing a sale.
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