Run by the Secretary of State. It covers corporations, LLCs, nonprofits, and partnerships.
South Dakota Secretary of State | Business Entity Search
The South Dakota Secretary of State lets anyone search, view, and print business records for free. A quick lookup confirms a company's status, registered agent, and annual report due date, and the same system is where you file.
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State of South Dakota
What the South Dakota Business Search Covers
Each record lists the Business ID, status, registered agent, principal and mailing addresses, and the annual report due date.
Records can be searched, viewed, and printed for free.
How to Search by Business Name
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Open the South Dakota filing search
Go to the Secretary of State's business filing search, or use the direct link below. Records are free to search, view, and print.
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Search by name or business ID
Enter the business name or the Business ID number to find the entity.
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Read the results
Results show matching entities with their status. Click an entity to open its record.
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Review the entity record
The record shows status, entity type, registered agent, principal and mailing addresses, and the annual report due date.
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File the annual report
Use the File an Annual Report portal, enter your Business ID, and confirm or update the pre-filled details.
Ready to try it? Open the official filing search and run your query.
Search South Dakota businesses ↗All the Ways to Search South Dakota Records
Business Name
Search by company name. The most common starting point.
Open this search ↗Business ID
Go straight to one record using the entity's Business ID.
Open this search ↗Registered Agent
The registered agent appears on each entity record.
Open this search ↗Annual Report
File or review the annual report using the Business ID.
Open this search ↗Rules That Make Your Search Work
- Search by business name or Business ID.
- Records are free to search, view, and print.
- The record shows the annual report due date, which depends on entity type.
- You confirm owners, address, and registered agent each year on the annual report.
- The South Dakota ID is the Business ID.
- South Dakota entities file an annual report ($50 online) by their due date.
Reading the Entity Detail Page
| Field | What it tells you |
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| Business ID | The identification number the Secretary of State assigned to the entity. |
| Entity Name | The registered legal name of the business. |
| Status | Whether the entity is in Good Standing or another condition. |
| Entity Type | The structure, such as a Domestic or Foreign LLC, Corporation, or Nonprofit. |
| Registered Agent | The name and South Dakota address of the agent designated to receive legal documents. |
| Principal & Mailing Address | The entity's principal and mailing addresses as most recently reported. |
| Annual Report Due Date | When the entity's next annual report is due, based on its type. |
| Filing History | A list of the entity's filings, including annual reports. |
Two official references help you go further:
How to View and Download a Company's Filings
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Open the entity’s record
Search by name or Business ID and open the record.
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Confirm the due date
The record shows the annual report due date, which depends on the entity type.
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Print or save the record
Records can be searched, viewed, and printed for free.
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File the annual report
Use the File an Annual Report portal, enter your Business ID, and confirm the pre-filled details.
Annual report: South Dakota entities file an annual report by their due date, which depends on entity type. Online filing is $50; the record shows each entity’s due date.
South Dakota Business Search - Common Questions
Is the South Dakota business search free?
Yes. Records can be searched, viewed, and printed for free.
How do I confirm an annual report due date?
Search for the entity and open its record, which shows the annual report due date based on its type.
Does South Dakota require an annual report?
Yes. South Dakota entities file an annual report by their due date, which depends on the entity type. Online filing is $50.
How do I file the annual report?
Use the File an Annual Report portal, enter your Business ID, and confirm or update the pre-filled information.
How do I update my registered agent?
You can update the registered agent (and addresses) when you file your annual report.
A name is available in South Dakota. Does that mean I can use it?
Not necessarily. State availability does not clear a name against federal trademarks. Run a USPTO trademark screen and check domain and social-handle availability before committing.