A South Dakota Good Standing Certificate is a one-page document issued by the South Dakota Secretary of State which includes information which indicates whether or not a
business is allowed to legally conduct business in the state of South Dakota.
A SD Good Standing Certificate is often required for loans, to renew business licenses, or for tax or other business purposes in the state of South Dakota or in any other state.
One of the most common reasons that ypu might need a SD Good Standing Certificate is to apply to do business in a state other than South Dakota.
See our
South Dakota Good Standing Information page if you would like more specific information.