If all spaces provided on the certificate of title for the notation of liens have been filled, before an additional lien can be noted, the lien holder or the owner of the vehicle shall submit the certificate to the secretary who shall then issue to the owner a new certificate of title, noting thereon in order of priority all unreleased liens shown on the old certificates of title. The additional secured party shall be mailed or delivered conspicuous notification of its security interest as filed and noted on the certificate of title.

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Source: SDC 1939, § 44.0203 (1) as added by SL 1951, ch 229, § 3; SL 1965, ch 186, § 3; SL 1989, ch 257, § 37; SL 1990, ch 229, § 3.