Registering a DBA (Assumed Name) in South Dakota
Where and how to file a DBA, trade name or assumed name in South Dakota, and the fee.
Short answer: DBA (fictitious) business names are registered online with the Secretary of State. Registration, amendment and renewal each cost $10. A DBA must be renewed every 5 years (renewals may be filed within 90 days of expiration); South Dakota Secretary of State, Filing Fees; DBA - Business Name filing page
| DBA / assumed name | DBA (fictitious) business names are registered online with the Secretary of State. Registration, amendment and renewal each cost $10. A DBA must be renewed every 5 years (renewals may be filed within 90 days of expiration); online cancellation has no fee. |
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| Name rules and reservation | The name must contain "limited liability company" or "limited company" or the abbreviation "L.L.C.", "LLC", "L.C.", or "LC"; "Limited" may be abbreviated "Ltd." and "company" "Co." It must be distinguishable from other names on the Secretary of State's records. A name may be reserved for one hundred twenty days; the Secretary of State lists Reservation of Name at $25. |
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FAQ
How do you register a DBA in South Dakota?
DBA (fictitious) business names are registered online with the Secretary of State. Registration, amendment and renewal each cost $10. A DBA must be renewed every 5 years (renewals may be filed within 90 days of expiration); online cancellation has no fee.
What are the LLC name requirements in South Dakota?
The name must contain "limited liability company" or "limited company" or the abbreviation "L.L.C.", "LLC", "L.C.", or "LC"; "Limited" may be abbreviated "Ltd." and "company" "Co." It must be distinguishable from other names on the Secretary of State's records. A name may be reserved for one hundred twenty days; the Secretary of State lists Reservation of Name at $25.
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