How to Conduct a South Dakota Business Entity Search

Check out our guide on searching the South Dakota Secretary of State site.

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These tutorials will take you through the steps of performing a business entity search of the Secretary of State’s database. There are multiple options available to execute this search, making the whole process quick and easy. You may search by business name, business ID, entity details, or registered agent. Through this search function you will also be view registered agent information, file annual reports, view stock information, and much more. It is also a great tool for prospective business owners who would like to view the availability of a desired entity name. Regardless of your reasoning for performing a business search, these tutorials will cover everything you need to know. Scroll down to get started!

Search for South Dakota Business Entity by Business Name

Step 1- Begin by accessing this website. You will then be able to type in your entity name in the search bar and click Search.

South Dakota Secretary of State business entity name search form.

Step 2- All entities containing the word(s) of your previous search will be shown. Here you will see the standing of the entity, type, state of formation, and business ID #. To find out more information on a specific entity, click the business ID # on the left.

South Dakota SOS business entity name search results example.

Step 3- This page will allow you to view the business details of the entity being searched.

SD SOS business entity name search result details page.

Search South Dakota SOS by Business ID

Step 1- To begin, navigate to this website and enter your business ID into the search bar. Click Search to continue.

South Dakota Secretary of State business ID search form.

Step 2- Your results should be limited to just the entity that you previously entered. Click the business Id number on the left to access more information.

South Dakota SOS business entity ID search results example.

Step 3- Here you will see all the details pertaining to your entity.

SD SOS business entity ID search result details page.

Search South Dakota SOS by Entity Details

Step 1- To begin your search, load this webpage and specify the type, standing, and filing date of your requested entity. Click Search to continue.

South Dakota Secretary of State business search form by entity details.

Step 2- All the entities that match your search will be displayed similar to the image shown below. To gain access to more information on your requested entity, click the business id number on the left.

South Dakota Secretary of State business search form by entity details results page.

Step 3- Your entity’s details will be displayed on the following page.

South Dakota Secretary of State business search form by entity details example result.

South Dakota Business Entity Search by Registered Agent

Step 1- Begin by accessing this website and entering in your registered agent’s name into the search bar.

South Dakota Secretary of State business entity search by registered agent form.

Step 2- All the entities represented by a registered agent who’s name resembles the one entered on the previous page will be displayed here. Click on the business ID number on the left to gain more information on your entity.

South Dakota SOS business entity search by registered agent results page.

Step 3- You will be able to review all business details on this last page.

SD SOS business search by registered agent details page.

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