South Dakota’s $50 nonresident ORV permit is separate from the Black Hills trail permit; apply early, prepare required documents, and check your route.

A Minnesota rider without a plate needs South Dakota’s $50 nonresident ORV permit, plus a separate Black Hills trail permit where required.

A Wyoming plate can support road legality in the Black Hills, but it does not replace the permits required on designated motorized trails.

A Montana-plated ATV or UTV may use some Black Hills roads, but a valid plate does not replace trail permits or route checks in South Dakota.

A South Dakota plate can cover street-legal travel, but Black Hills motorized trails still require their own permit; check route rules before riding.

A South Dakota plate can cover some Black Hills roads, but it does not replace the permit required on designated motorized trails.

South Dakota nonresident OHV permits arrive by mail, so apply at least two weeks ahead and confirm whether your Black Hills route needs a separate trail permit.

Buying a permit at a Black Hills Forest office: what it covers, what to bring, and how to distinguish it from South Dakota’s separate ORV permit.

Buying a permit at Exit 61 is convenient only if the seller has the right decal; verify dates, machine coverage, placement and route rules first.

South Dakota permit placement depends on the vehicle; use the driver’s-side windshield when equipped and keep state and forest permits separate.