South Dakota § 32-3-77 Issuance of title to insurer unable to obtain title after payment of total loss.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 32-3-77 — Issuance of title to insurer unable to obtain title after payment of total loss.

South Dakota § 32-3-77

Title 32MOTOR VEHICLES

Ch. 32-3TITLE REGISTRATION, LIENS AND TRANSFERS

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S.D. Codified Laws § 32-3-77 (2026).

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Notwithstanding any other law, if an insurer is unable to obtain a certificate of title for a motor vehicle from the owner or lienholder within forty-five days of payment of a total loss claim on the motor vehicle, and is unable to surrender the certificate of title to the department as required pursuant to § 32-3-51.20 , the department shall issue a salvage title or certificate of title for the motor vehicle to the insurer when the insurer provides to the department:

(1)Proof of payment for the motor vehicle to the registered owner; and (2) Proof of payment in satisfaction of any lien that was previously perfected on the vehicle. The department may promulgate rules, pursuant to chapter 1-26 , to implement the provisions of this section.

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Notwithstanding any other law, if an insurer is unable to obtain a certificate of title for a motor vehicle from the owner or lienholder within forty-five days of payment of a total loss claim on the motor vehicle, and is unable to surrender the certificate of title to the department as required pursuant to § 32-3-51.20 , the department shall issue a salvage title or certificate of title for the motor vehicle to the insurer when the insurer provides to the department: (1) Proof of payment for the motor vehicle to the registered owner; and (2) Proof of payment in satisfaction of any lien that was previously perfected on the vehicle. The department may promulgate rules, pursuant to chapter 1-26 , to implement the provisions of this section.