Price, features, state residency advantages, friendly yet professional
group, a firm that has considered the legal aspects of all transactions
and can assure you that things are done correctly.
Price, Be sure to compare more than just the mail service fee. Ask the
following questions, (a). Are there handling fees for each mailing?
(b.) Are there handling fees for packages too large for box and packages
that require signatures? (c.) Are there handling fees for packages sent
through a next day or 2-day service? (d.) Am I being charged for envelopes
or packaging? (e.) What is my postage deposit being used for?
South Dakota has a lower tax burden compared to other states.
You can compare your current state tax burden with South Dakota
by visiting the Retirement Living Resource Center at
http://www.retirementliving.com/RLtaxes.html.
South Dakota has No state income tax (this includes earned income,
pensions, military retirement, dividends, interest, etc.) South Dakota has NO state inheritance tax. South Dakota has only a 4% sales tax on merchandise (local communities
can add one or two percent to this figure). IMPORTANT - you will not
pay this 4% sales tax on vehicles, motor homes, or recreational vehicles.
Please see below for these tax amounts. South Dakota imposes only a 3% tax rate ON THE TRADE DIFFERENCE
on vehicle, RV, motor homes. For example, if you purchase a new RV for
$50,000 and trade your existing RV and receive $30,000 trade in credit,
you pay a difference of $20,000. You would pay the 3% vehicle
tax on only the $20,000 difference meaning your tax would be $600.
This can be a huge difference when compared to some states that might
charge 6% on the entire amount! South Dakota does not require that your vehicles have a annual safety inspection.
Obtain a South Dakota address from MyDakotaAddress.com, by
completing the Mail Forwarding Service Agreement,
and PS Form 1583.
Your new
physical street address qualifies for your South Dakota
Vehicle Registrations, South Dakota drivers license,
and voter
registration. For assistance please contact our office at
1-605-427-5863, 1-866-202-2163, or
info@mydakotaaddress.com.
Do I need
to travel to South Dakota to become a resident?
You can establish your address and
register your vehicle through the mail,
but you will need to travel to South
Dakota to obtain your driver's license.
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You may choose to pay at least a 3-month payment or as
much as an
annual payment. Prepaid annual payments gets you 13 months
of service
for a 12 month price. Here are your totals shown below:
On-Demand Mail Forwarding:
Annual payment = $190.16;
13 months of service for 12 months cost = $179.40,
plus 6% sales tax =
$190.16.
Annual payment with military discount =
$171.15;
13 months of service for 12 months cost = $179.40,
less 10% discount =
$161.49, plus 6% sales tax = $171.15.
3-Month payment = $47.54;
3 months of service = $44.85, plus 6% sales tax = $47.54.
3-Month payment with military discount = $42.79;
3 months of service = $44.85, less 10% discount = $40.37,
plus 6% sales tax
= $42.79.
Weekly Mail Forwarding:
Annual payment = $137.16;
13 months of service for 12 months cost = $119.40, plus $10.00
set up fee =
$129.40, plus 6% sales tax = $137.16.
Annual payment with military discount = $123.45.
13 months of service for 12 months cost = $119.40, plus $10.00
set up fee,
less 10% discount = $116.46, plus 6% sales tax = $123.45.
3-Month payment = $42.24;
3 months of service = $29.85, plus $10.00 set up fee = $39.85,
plus 6% sales
tax = $42.24.
3-Month payment with military discount = $38.02;
3 months of service = $29.85, plus $10.00 set up fee, less
10% discount =
$35.87, plus 6% sales tax = $38.02.
Bi-Weekly Mail Forwarding:
Annual payment = $111.72;
13 months of service for 12 months cost = $95.40, plus $10.00
set up fee =
$105.40, plus 6% sales tax = $111.72.
Annual payment with military discount = $100.55.
13 months of service for 12 months cost = $95.40, plus $10.00
set up fee,
less 10% discount = $94.86, plus 6% sales tax = $100.55.
3-Month payment = $35.88;
3 months of service = $23.85, plus $10.00 set up fee = $33.85,
plus 6% sales
tax = $35.88.
3-Month payment with military discount = $32.29;
3 months of service = $23.85, plus $10.00 set up fee, less 10%
discount =
$30.47, plus 6% sales tax = $32.29.
Monthly Mail Forwarding:
Annual payment = $86.28;
13 months of service for 12 months cost = $71.40, plus $10.00
set up fee =
$81.40, plus 6% sales tax = $86.28.
Annual payment with military discount = $77.66
13 months of service for 12 months cost = $71.40, plus $10.00
set up fee,
less 10% discount = $73.26, plus 6% sales tax = $77.66.
3-Month payment = $29.52;
3 months of service = $17.85, plus $10.00 set up fee = $27.85,
plus 6% sales
tax = $29.52.
3-Month payment with military discount = $26.57;
3 months of service = $17.85, plus $10.00 set up fee, less
10% discount =
$25.07, plus 6% sales tax = $26.57.
A non-taxable $50 postage deposit is also required with
all of the above.
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It’s as easy as 1 – 2 - 3! Just complete these simple steps and your
mail will be forwarded per your services selected. Review, complete, and sign the Dakota International Services, LLC
Mail Service Agreement, Form 101-0805 and an order form. Complete the Postal Form 1583, and prepare all necessary
attachments. For your convenience we have attached an instruction
list and sample for this form. If you have any questions or
need further assistance in completing this form, please contact
our office at 1-605-427-5863, 1-866-202-2163, or
info@mydakotaaddress.com. Mail all of the above to:
Dakota International Services, LLC
PO Box 137
Madison, SD 57042
MyDakotaAddress will contact immediately upon receipt with your
new
personal South Dakota address.
Forms available here.
PS Form 1583
Sample PS Form 1583
Power of
Attorney Statement (for Vehicle Registration)
There are NO hidden fees. NO inquiry fees. There are NO additional
charges for special sorting or mailing supplies, such as
envelopes, labels, etc. MyDakotaAddress.com offers a 3-month or
annual service contract rate for Weekly and on Demand Forwarding.
An account activation fee is applicable only to the Weekly type service.
Billable postage consists of actual shipping costs. A 6% sales tax is
applicable only to the service contract rates.
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South Dakota bases your fees on the weight and age of the vehicle or RV.
You can determine the exact registration fee for your vehicle by visiting
the SD Department of Motor Vehicles (SD-DMV) at
www.state.sd.us/drr2/motorvehicle/title/register.htm. For example, my 2005 Ford F350 truck weighs about 7,500 pounds
and after reviewing the fee schedule for RV's in the link above, I found
that my registration fee would be $65.00 per year. My
2004 30' Jayco fifth wheel trailer weighs about 7,600 pounds and
costs $86.00 per year.
Other applicable fees include: Title Fee- $5.00, Lien Fee - $5.00 (if applicable),
Solid Waste Fee - $1.00, Wheel Tax - $4.00 per wheel
(a maximum of $16.00 annually). (Wheel tax is applicable to some counties
in South Dakota, including Lake County.)
A 3% excise tax may be applicable.
What is the cost to obtain a South Dakota drivers license? The cost is $8.00. The license is valid for 5 years or until the same date
as the expiration date on the valid documents authorizing the applicant’s
presence in the United States, whichever occurs first.
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Your physical presence is required to apply for a South Dakota Driver’s License.
When applying for your South Dakota Driver License, your social security
number will be requested, and your current South Dakota or out-of-state driver
license or out-of-state identification card must be surrendered at the time of
application. If you are currently holding a valid out-of-state driver license,
no testing other than a vision test will be required for the transfer of that license.
If you do not have a license to surrender, you must establish your identity by
providing TWO forms of identity. Lake County Driver Exam Station schedule in Madison is: Every Tuesday,
9:00 am to 3:45 pm. Your South Dakota Driver's license can be obtained
at any County Driver Exam Station in South Dakota. If the schedule in Lake
County is inconvenient please contact our office for schedules available in
other counties or click on the following link to obtain this information.
http://www.state.sd.us/dps/dl/FAQS/city.htm
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You can register to vote on your South Dakota driver's license
applicatino. The deadline for registration is 15 days before any election. Please contact
our office at 1-866-202-2163 or
info@mydakotaaddress.com for details.
How do I check the insurance rates for my RV?
Please contact the local Progressive Agent, Mr. Greg
Fender at
1-800-288-5674 or email
her at fmigreg@iw.net your auto and RV
insurance needs.
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How do I check
health insurance rates?
Please contact, Best Choice
Independent Insurance Services,
Mr. Mike Monson at
1-888-813-5802, email
mike@bestchoice-ins.com,
or visit his web site at
http://www.bestchoice-ins.com.
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www.assuranthealthsales.com
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