South Dakota Certificate of Good Standing

You can request a Certificate of Good Standing (Certificate of Existence) through the South Dakota Secretary of State. The request can be submitted by mail, fax, email, or in person. Follow these steps based on your preferred method:

By Mail

Send a written request that includes your business name, the specific document requested, a daytime phone number, return address information, and payment. Expedited processing is available for an additional fee if explicitly requested.

By Fax

Include a normal fax cover sheet with your business name, specific request, and daytime phone number. Payment will be collected by phone after your request is processed. Certificates can be returned by fax or email for an additional $5 fee.

By Email

Send an email to corporations@state.sd.us with your business name, specific request, and daytime phone number. Payment will be collected by phone after the order is completed. Certificates can also be emailed or faxed back for an additional $5 fee.

In Person

Visit the South Dakota Secretary of State’s office. Standard processing takes 1-2 business days unless you pay for expedited service, which ensures same-day processing.

The costs for obtaining a Certificate of Good Standing in South Dakota are as follows:

Service	Cost
Certificate of Good Standing (Standard Processing)	$20
Expedited Processing Fee	$50
Email or Fax Return Service	$5

The processing times for obtaining a Certificate of Good Standing in South Dakota are as follows:

Method	Processing Time
Online	Not available
Mail (Standard)	1-2 business days, plus mailing time
Fax or Email	1-2 business days, with an option for same-day service
In Person	1-2 business days, or same-day expedited processing

A **Certificate of Good Standing** may be required for various reasons, including:

• Opening a business bank account
• Applying for business loans or lines of credit
• Registering your business in another state (foreign qualification)
• Renewing certain licenses or permits
• Entering into contracts or agreements with vendors

Many organizations may require the certificate to be dated within the last **30 to 90 days** to confirm compliance.

The South Dakota Secretary of State accepts the following payment methods:

• Check or Money Order
• Credit Cards: Visa, MasterCard, or Discover

Make checks or money orders payable to: South Dakota Secretary of State.

For further assistance with obtaining a Certificate of Good Standing, you can contact the South Dakota Secretary of State’s office at:

• Phone: (605) 773-4845
• Fax: (605) 773-4550
• Email: corporations@state.sd.us
• Address: South Dakota Secretary of State, Corporations Department, Capitol Building, 500 East Capitol Avenue Ste. 204, Pierre, SD 57501-5070