Expat Mail Forwarding
Mail forwarding is an essential service for expats and digital nomads who live overseas. DakotaPost is a leading mail forwarding company that provides various mailing solutions to individuals and businesses living overseas. Our expat services include virtual mailboxes, global mail and package forwarding. VIP plans also include mail scanning and shredding services.
Receive Your US Mail Overseas
The VIP plan offered by DakotaPost provides customers with a real street address that can be used as a physical mailing address. Customers can use this address to receive mail and packages from USPS, international mail services, or any other postal mail carrier. DakotaPost can handle expat mail and packages, scan and upload them to a virtual mailbox, forward them to another address, or store them in physical mail storage.
Expat Virtual Mailbox
DakotaPost's virtual expat mailbox is a smart mailbox that allows US expats to receive their mail online. With a virtual mailbox, expats can scan and upload their mail to secure cloud storage, receive mail and packages from any carrier, and manage their mail securely.
No state income tax
South Dakota has no personal income tax! Click here to see how much you'll save on tax each year you're a South Dakota resident.
Low vehicle license fees
Quick and painless! South Dakota’s fees are unbeatably low (see our comparison here), and you can do it all over the phone with our vehicle registration specialist.
#1 Dynasty Trust Laws in the Nation
South Dakota has the #1 Dynasty Trust Laws in the nation. There is no inheritance or gift tax in South Dakota, so your loved ones will receive all of the money and possessions you leave to them.
Mail For USA Expat Individuals & Businesses
For individuals and businesses, DakotaPost can provide professional mailing and virtual solutions for expats. They can handle mail and packages for businesses and scan and upload important documents such as bank statements or checks.
Tax Benefits For US Expats
DakotaPost's service also includes mail shredding to prevent unwanted mail or junk mail from cluttering your mailbox. Customers can change their addresses easily, and DakotaPost can forward your mail to any physical address. Expat mail service and residency assistance from DakotaPost can provide tax benefits for individuals who live abroad. South Dakota has no state income tax, no inheritance tax, and attractive trust laws.
Who benefits most from Residency in South Dakota?
There are many people who can benefit from becoming a resident of South Dakota but those who benefit most are generally U.S citizens who are frequently on the move or without a permanent home address in the U.S.
Expat Expedited Mail
DakotaPost's expedited mail service is a fast and reliable way to receive your mail and packages. With expedited mailing options, customers can receive their mail within a short time frame even overseas.
Safe, Secure Mail Forwarding For Expats
DakotaPost's secure facilities ensure that your mail is safe and protected. We handle your mail with care, ensuring that it is delivered to you in the best condition possible. We also provide physical mailing for items that cannot be scanned and uploaded.
Receive Your US Mail, No Matter Where You Live
DakotaPost is a mail forwarding company that offers a range of mailing solutions to expats, digital nomads, and individuals living overseas. We provide excellent services such as virtual mailboxes, global mail and package forwarding, registered agent services for businesses, and expedited mailing options. With DakotaPost, you can handle your mail and receive it securely, no matter where you live.
Residency Services FAQs
We make it easy to become a resident of South Dakota
For both regular and enhanced permits the applicant must meet the following requirements (SDCL 23-7-7.1):
Has physically resided in and is a resident of the county where the application is being made for at least thirty days immediately preceding the date of the application;
- Is eighteen years-of age or older;
- Has never pled guilty or nolo contendere or been convicted of a felony or a crime of violence, as defined in SDCL 22-1-2 (9)
- Is not habitually in an intoxicated or drugged condition;
- Has no history of violence;
- Has not been found in the previous ten years to be a "danger to others" or a "danger to self" as defined in SDCL 27A-1-1 or is not currently adjudged mentally incompetent;
- Has no pending charges or previous violations of chapter 23-7, firearms control, 22-14, unlawful use of weapons, or 22-42, controlled substances; and marijuana, that constitute a felony or misdemeanor in the five years preceding the date of application.
- Is a citizen or legal resident of the United States; and
- Is not a fugitive from justice.
In addition to the above requirements, the enhanced permit also requires the following:
- A copy of the applicant's fingerprints for submission to the FBI, and any governmental agency or entity authorized to receive such information, for a state, national, and international criminal history background check;
- An authorization to run such fingerprint background check;
- A separate payment for the cost of processing the fingerprint background check;
- Proof the applicant has successfully completed a qualifying handgun course as defined in SDCL23-7-58 within the preceding twelve months or proof that the applicant is a current or former South Dakota law enforcement officer that has in the preceding twelve months, qualified or requalified on a certified shooting course administered by a firearms instructor approved by the Law Enforcement Officers Standards Commission.
For additional information on conceal and carry permits, please visit the SD Secretary of State.
https://sdsos.gov/general-services/concealed-pistol-permits/default.aspx
Please link the above web address to SD Secretary of State
A) Schedule an appointment at the South Dakota Department of Public Safety via this link https://dps.sd.gov/driver-licensing/renew-and-duplicate/appointment-information
B) Appear in person at a SD Driver Testing Agency
C) Pass a Basic Vision Test, if over 65 years old a vision statement form is required.
D) Surrender your current valid Driver’s License
E) Bring Receipt demonstrating proof of a SD Mailing Address (provided upon request)
F) Bring Receipt of one night stay in SD (stay must be less than 1 year old)
G) Cost = $28 (cash only) and your license is valid for five years.
You can now renew your driver’s license through the mail. You will still need to provide a copy of a receipt of your stay in South Dakota (receipt needs to be less than a year old). This option will hopefully save you a trip back to South Dakota during the colder months!
You must bring one of the following items to prove identity, date of birth and lawful status:
- Valid unexpired U.S. passport
- Certified U.S. birth certificate
- Valid unexpired permanent resident card
- Valid unexpired employment authorization document
- Certificate of Naturalization
- Certificate of citizenship
- Certificate of Foreign passport with valid unexpired U.S. Visa with I-94 citizenship
You must bring one of the following items to prove identity, date of birth and lawful status:
- Social Security card
- SSA 1099 Form
- Non-SSA 1099 Form
- W-2 Form Pay stub (must include name and full social security number)
Please note if your last name is different on one of your IDs, you will need to provide the necessary documentation on why it is (birth certificate, marriage certificate, etc). You will also need to fill out a Residency Affidavit Form, available at all South Dakota Driver’s License station or download and print the form here.
CLICK HERE
If you are unable to attend your polling place in person on Election Day, you may be eligible to vote by absentee ballot. To vote by absentee ballot, a voter must request an absentee ballot application from your County Election Official. The County Election Official will send a paper absentee ballot to the voter. The voter then completes the ballot and returns it to the County Election Official.
Download the Absentee Ballot Application
Yes, you can. Voter Registration forms are available through the South Dakota Secretary of State office or CLICK HERE to download the necessary forms. To register to vote, you will need to complete the South Dakota Voter Registration Form. You can register to vote when you get your South Dakota driver's license and have met the state's requirements to be eligible to register to vote.
Your Voter Registration form with an original signature must be received by the auditor 15 days before any election if you wish to vote in that election. South Dakota law does not allow you to submit your voter registration form via fax or email.
Download the Voter Registration Form
