Office Update
Business Services has a new home
The Secretary of State's Business Services Office is now located in the Capitol Building, Suite 112. Online filing and search tools are unaffected.
Visit Business Services →Official South Dakota services
What can we help you do?
Search the Secretary of State website or choose one of the most requested services.
Check or update voter registrationRegistration, polling place and ballot status
2026 election informationDates, candidates, polling places and ballots
Election resultsView current and recent unofficial results
Start or manage a businessRegister, file annual reports and search records
Campaign finance reportsSearch filings, deadlines and contribution rules
Notary, apostille and other servicesNotaries, authentications, permits and filings
Welcome from the Secretary
Monae L. Johnson
South Dakota's 30th Secretary of State & Chief Election Officer
A fourth-generation South Dakotan, Secretary Johnson leads the state's Elections, Business Services, and General Services divisions — committed to secure elections, accessible business filings, and transparent government for every South Dakotan.
ResultsView runoff election results
Next statewide electionGeneral Election - November 3, 2026
CandidatesView the 2026 candidate list
Three Divisions, One Office
Everything the Secretary of State's Office handles, in one place
Elections
Division of Elections
Register to vote, find your polling place, track your ballot, and follow campaign finance and candidate filings.
- Voting Information
- 2026 Election Information
- 2026 Ballot Questions
- Campaign Finance
- Election Resources
- Nominating Petitions
- Election FAQs
- Financial Interest Statements
Business
Division of Business Services
Start or search a business, file your annual report, and manage UCC filings, trademarks, and DBAs online.
- Search for a Business
- File an Annual Report
- Start a New Business
- Certificate of Good Standing
- UCC Filings
- DBA / Fictitious Names
General
Division of General Services
Learn about concealed pistol permits, become a notary, register as a lobbyist, or request an apostille or authentication.
- Pistol Permits
- Notary Public
- Apostilles & Authentications
- Lobbyist Registration
- Postsecondary Education
Mark Your Calendars
Key dates for South Dakota's 2026 elections
Office Updates
Current office notices
Important changes affecting Secretary of State services and office locations.
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Office Resources
News, reports, and recognition
Browse frequently requested information from the Secretary of State's Office.
Latest news
Press Releases
Read official announcements, election updates, and news from the Secretary of State.
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Reports
GOAC Responses
Review responses provided to the Government Operations and Audit Committee.
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Recognition
Secretary of State Awards
View Secretary of State award programs and related information.
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