Aberdeen, South Dakota
How to Fill Out a Aberdeen Car Bill of Sale
Complete guide for filling out a car bill of sale in Aberdeen, South Dakota. Includes the exact Brown County Treasurer location, current tax rates, and notarization requirements.
Title Transfer Fee
$10.00
Sales Tax Rate
4.50%
Notarization
Not Required
Step-by-Step: Filling Out Your Aberdeen Car Bill of Sale
- 1
Enter seller and buyer information
Write full legal names and current addresses exactly as they appear on government-issued IDs. Both buyer and seller must use their full legal names — no nicknames or abbreviations. Errors here cause delays at the Brown County Treasurer.
- 2
Record Car details and VIN
Enter the year, make, model, body style, color, and the 17-character VIN exactly as printed on the dashboard (visible through the windshield) or door jamb sticker. The VIN must match the vehicle title exactly. Also enter the current odometer reading — federal law mandates accurate odometer disclosure for vehicles under 10 model years old.
- 3
Record sale price, date, and payment method
Write the agreed sale price in both numeral form ($12,500.00) and written form (twelve thousand five hundred dollars). Enter the exact date of the sale — this date triggers the South Dakota title transfer requirement. Note payment method: cash, check, or other.
- 4
Both parties sign and date
Both buyer and seller sign and date the completed form. Sign with blue or black ballpoint ink. South Dakota does not require notarization. Print at least two originals — one for each party.
- 5
Submit to the Brown County Treasurer
Bring the signed bill of sale, the vehicle title (signed over on the back), and a valid ID to: 25 Market St, Aberdeen, SD 57401. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Phone: (605) 626-7110. You'll pay the title transfer fee of $10.00 and sales tax at 4.50%.
Aberdeen Title & Registration Office
Office
Brown County Treasurer
Address
25 Market St, Aberdeen, SD 57401
Phone
(605) 626-7110
Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Special requirements in Brown County:
- Title transfer at county treasurer within 30 days
- Excise tax at title transfer
- Seller must sign title
- Odometer disclosure required
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- ✗Signing before the notary if notarization is required — the notary must witness the signature
- ✗VIN errors — even one wrong character causes the SD DMV to reject the title transfer
- ✗Leaving the sale price blank or writing "gift" if money changed hands — this triggers audit risk
- ✗Skipping odometer disclosure — federal law requires it for vehicles under 10 years old
- ✗Using correction fluid to fix mistakes — always initial handwritten corrections instead
- ✗Not keeping a copy — both buyer and seller need a signed original
FAQ — Car Bill of Sale in Aberdeen
- Where do I file a car bill of sale in Aberdeen?
- File at the Brown County Treasurer, located at 25 Market St, Aberdeen, SD 57401. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Phone: (605) 626-7110.
- What is the vehicle title transfer fee in Aberdeen?
- The title transfer fee in Brown County is $10.00. Combined sales tax rate: 4.50%. SD 4% excise tax + local municipal tax
- Does Aberdeen, South Dakota require notarization for a car bill of sale?
- No. South Dakota does not require notarization.