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South Dakota registered agent cost: five-year comparison (2026)
Mainstay Filing, our best overall pick, is $149 a year in South Dakota, $745 over five years. Across the 6 providers priced for South Dakota the five-year cost runs $445 to $1,245. Changing agents costs $10 in state fees.
- Prices read October 2026
- South Dakota rules checked October 20, 2026
Five-year cost in South Dakota
| Provider | Year 1 | Renewal | 5-year |
|---|---|---|---|
| IncParadise | $89 | $89 | $445 |
| Northwest Registered Agent | $125 | $125 | $625 |
| Mainstay Filing | $149 | $149 | $745 |
| Bizee | $149 | $149 | $745 |
| ZenBusiness | $99 | $199 | $895 |
| LegalZoom | $249 | $249 | $1,245 |
South Dakota agent rules
- Agent 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.
- Change-of-agent fee
- $10
- Statute
- SDCL 59-11-6
Mainstay Filing
$149 / year, same at renewal
Questions
How much is a registered agent in South Dakota?
6 providers have a published price for South Dakota: $89 to $249 in year 1, and $445 to $1,245 over five years. Mainstay Filing is $149 a year.
Do I have to pay for an agent in South Dakota?
You must have one, but you may be able to serve as your own agent if you meet these terms: 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.
What does it cost to change agents in South Dakota?
The state charges $10 to file the change of registered agent (SDCL 59-11-6).
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: South Dakota Secretary of State: sdsos.gov/, checked October 20, 2026
- Provider registered agent pages, prices read (see sources and method), checked October 20, 2026