Registered Agent Fees › South Dakota
What South Dakota charges for a registered agent change (2026)
South Dakota charges $10 to file a change of registered agent. With Mainstay Filing, our best overall pick at $149 a year, switching costs $159 in year 1 and $149 after.
- South Dakota rules checked October 20, 2026
- Provider fees read October 2026
Every fee, in order
| Fee | Amount | Who charges it |
|---|---|---|
| Change-of-agent filing | $10 | South Dakota Secretary of State |
| Yearly agent service, year 1 | $149 | Mainstay Filing |
| Yearly agent service, renewal | $149 | Mainstay Filing |
| Setup fee | None | Mainstay Filing |
Mainstay Filing
$149 / year, same at renewal
- Registered agent, all year
- Mail and legal-document scanning and forwarding
- Compliance reminders
Checked October 20, 2026.
5 other providers priced in South Dakota
IncParadise, ZenBusiness, LegalZoom, Northwest Registered Agent and Bizee. Their yearly fees range from $89 to $249 in year 1, before the state’s fee.
South Dakota agent rules
- Requirement
- Required. A commercial registered agent listed with the state, a noncommercial agent (an individual or entity with a South Dakota address), or the title of an office in the company.
- Address
- The address has to be an actual street address or rural route box number in South Dakota, plus a South Dakota mailing address if it differs.
- Statute
- SDCL 59-11-6
Questions
What does South Dakota charge to change registered agents?
$10, filed with the South Dakota Secretary of State (SDCL 59-11-6). That is rank 28 of 50, highest first.
What is the total cost to switch to Mainstay Filing in South Dakota?
$159 in year 1: the state’s $10 fee plus $149 for the first year of service, with the same $149 at renewal.
Can I be my own registered agent in South Dakota?
A commercial registered agent listed with the state, a noncommercial agent (an individual or entity with a South Dakota address), or the title of an office in the company. The address has to be an actual street address or rural route box number in South Dakota, plus a South Dakota mailing address if it differs.
Sources
- South Dakota registered agent statute (SDCL 59-11-6): sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/59-11-6, checked October 20, 2026
- South Dakota Secretary of State: sdsos.gov/, checked October 20, 2026
- Provider registered agent pages, checked October 20, 2026