Trademarks & Names · Property Names
Farm, Ranch & Home Names
Register a farm, ranch, or home name with the South Dakota Secretary of State.
County-level name protection
A registered farm, ranch, or home name cannot be used by another person for another farm, ranch, or home in the same county.
PDF Application
Farm, Ranch, or Home Name Registration
The filing fee is $15. Registration is perpetual and does not expire. The application must be complete and include the filing fee.
Before applying
Review applicable registrations
Check the current list by name, owner, or county.
Read the statutes governing names of farms, ranches, and homes →