How to Apply for an SD C Corporation

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Once incorporated, a business needs to be registered with the South Dakota Secretary of State. The South Dakota Secretary of State allows you to search for any C Corporation in South Dakota. The Secretary of State of South Dakota is the primary custodian of important state records such as business registrations.

Another responsibility of the Secretary of State is to dissolve a C Corporation that is no longer active.


Here's where I go to find the latest link to locate a South Dakota C Corporation: South Dakota Secretary of State

When you get your result, information typically available includes:

  • Registered Name
  • State Registration Number
  • Current Status
  • Location
  • Agent of Service in South Dakota
  • Registered Agent Mailing Address
  • C Corporation Phone Number

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