South Dakota Administrative Rules — Title 64 (Revenue)
ARSD § 64:30:05:08 — Motor vehicles -- Number affixed to front door
64:30:05:08. Motor
vehicles -- Number affixed to front door. On any vehicle, including a
rebuilt vehicle, other
than
a
motorcycle or trailer, the inspecting official shall affix the VIN plate to a clean,
visible surface on the left front door pillar post. If possible, the number
shall be placed adjacent to the number which was assigned by the manufacturer
or another state to the part used to rebuild the vehicle. If this is not
possible due to construction of the vehicle, alternative visible locations are
as follows:
(1) The left front
door latch post;
(2) The left side of
the dashboard;
(3) The left side of
the steering column support; or
(4) The frame on the
left side of the vehicle in the engine compartment.
Source: official text