Registered Agent Change/Designation
SOUTH DAKOTA REGISTERED OFFICE / AGENT CHANGE WORKSHEET
Use: Transfer this information to the current South Dakota Secretary of State form or online filing. The linked paper form and current fee schedule conflict on the fee; resolve that conflict before submission.
BUSINESS INFORMATION
| Item | Information |
|---|---|
| South Dakota business ID | [Business ID] |
| Business name exactly as filed | [Business Name] |
CURRENT REGISTERED AGENT
| Item | Current information |
|---|---|
| Agent name | [Current Agent] |
| South Dakota street or rural-route address | [Current Address] |
| Mailing address, if different | [Mailing Address] |
NEW REGISTERED AGENT
Complete one agent type.
| Agent type | Information |
|---|---|
| Noncommercial registered agent | [Name, SD Street Address, Mailing Address, Optional Email] |
| Commercial registered agent | [Name and CRA Number] |
| Office holder | [Office/Position, SD Business Street Address, Mailing Address, Optional Email] |
AUTHORIZED EXECUTION
Date: [__/__/____]
Authorized officer signature: ______________________________
Printed name and title: [Name and Title]
The current form warns that a person may not execute the filing knowing it is false in a material respect.
FILING CHECKLIST
☐ Current paper form or online filing obtained.
☐ Business ID, name, and current agent information match state records.
☐ Exactly one new-agent type completed.
☐ Authorized officer signed.
☐ Filing fee confirmed directly before submission. The linked paper form states $25; the current Secretary of State fee schedule lists $10.
☐ Filed confirmation retained with business records.
SOURCES AND REFERENCES
About This Template
Corporate documents govern how a company makes decisions, records them, and handles disputes between owners, directors, and officers. Proper corporate paperwork is what lets a business take advantage of limited liability, pass clean audits, and survive an acquisition or investor review. Skipping formalities like written resolutions and signed consents is one of the fastest ways for a business owner to lose personal asset protection.
Important Notice
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Last updated: July 2026
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