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: | |
Agency Fee: | $25 |
Notes: | Name registrations are good for the remainder of the calendar year in which they are filed. |
Registration Renewal
Form: | |
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: | |
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.