South Dakota Entity Name Reservation

Name reservation protects the preferred name of your entity while you prepare to file formation documents with the state. Depending on entity type, reservations may be eligible for renewal if more time is needed. See the table below for more information on filing a name reservation in South Dakota.

South Dakota Entity Name Reservation Licenses

South Dakota Name Registration

Agency:South Dakota Secretary of State

Initial Registration

Form:

Registration of Name

Agency Fee:

$25

Notes:

Name registrations are good for the remainder of the calendar year in which they are filed.

Registration Renewal

Form:

Renewal of Registered Name

Agency Fee:

$15

Due:

Name registrations expire on December 31 of each year.

South Dakota Name Reservation

Agency:South Dakota Secretary of State

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Reservation of Name

Agency Fee:

$25

Notes:

Names are reserved for 120 days. The same applicant cannot again reserve the same name until more than 60 days after the expiration date.

Renewal Not Required

Not required



Name reservations cannot be renewed.



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