South Dakota · Reinstatement
Reinstate an LLC in South Dakota
South Dakota lets an LLC that has been administratively dissolved apply for reinstatement.
Start my South Dakota reinstatementCan you reinstate an LLC in South Dakota?
Yes. South Dakota's term is reinstatement. An LLC that the Secretary of State has administratively dissolved may apply to be reinstated under SDCL 47-34A-811. 1
A South Dakota LLC that was administratively dissolved may apply to the Secretary of State for reinstatement after the effective date of dissolution. 1
Last checked .What it costs in South Dakota
We prepare the filing for $199 + state fees. You see the total before we file. See the reinstatement service.
How reinstatement works in South Dakota
Catch up on filings
South Dakota's online reinstatement system first has the LLC file all delinquent annual reports and pay for each one by credit card. 2
Tax clearance
South Dakota requires an approved Tax Clearance Certificate from the Department of Revenue to reach the Secretary of State before the LLC reinstatement application can be processed. 2
File the application
South Dakota has an online system that prepares the Application for Reinstatement, which is then printed and mailed to the Secretary of State with the fee. 2
Pay the state fee
South Dakota law sets a $150 fee for the application for reinstatement, and the Secretary of State also charges filing fees for any delinquent annual report. 1
Check the name
South Dakota's reinstatement application must state that the LLC's name satisfies the requirements of SDCL 47-34A-105. 1
What reinstatement does
South Dakota treats reinstatement as taking effect as of the date of the administrative dissolution, and the LLC may resume business as if the dissolution had never occurred. 1
More details for South Dakota
If the registered agent name or address needs changing, South Dakota requires a Statement of Change of Registered Office or Registered Agent to be submitted before the reinstatement application. 2
RA Inc (RAI) is the registered agent of record for our registered agent service.
What we do for your South Dakota filing
For $199 + state fees we confirm what South Dakota requires for your company and prepare the filing. You sign, we file. State charges are passed through at cost. You see the amounts before we file. Start your reinstatement.
Reinstate or start a new LLC?
A new LLC is a new company with a new formation date. If a fresh start is cheaper for you, we say so.
What to have ready
- The company name exactly as registered
- The state of formation
- The last year the company filed a report with the state
- The Application for Reinstatement 2
Common questions
How long do I have to reinstate an LLC in South Dakota?
A South Dakota LLC that was administratively dissolved may apply to the Secretary of State for reinstatement after the effective date of dissolution. 1
What does South Dakota charge to reinstate an LLC?
South Dakota law sets a $150 fee for the application for reinstatement, and the Secretary of State also charges filing fees for any delinquent annual report. 1
Does South Dakota need a tax clearance to reinstate an LLC?
South Dakota requires an approved Tax Clearance Certificate from the Department of Revenue to reach the Secretary of State before the LLC reinstatement application can be processed. 2
Will my LLC keep its name in South Dakota?
South Dakota's reinstatement application must state that the LLC's name satisfies the requirements of SDCL 47-34A-105. 1
Does reinstatement in South Dakota reach back to the date the LLC lost its status?
South Dakota treats reinstatement as taking effect as of the date of the administrative dissolution, and the LLC may resume business as if the dissolution had never occurred. 1
What does Vermilion Vitez charge for a South Dakota reinstatement?
$199 + state fees. You see the state’s amounts before we file. See the reinstatement service.
Also in South Dakota
Sources 2 links, checked Nov 14, 2026
- South Dakota: what the state calls it, time limit to apply, state fee, the LLC's name, what reinstatement does sdlegislature.gov, checked Nov 14, 2026
- South Dakota: what to file first, tax clearance, the application, registered agent sosenterprise.sd.gov, checked Nov 14, 2026
Each source shows the date it was checked. The newest check is Nov 14, 2026.
This page explains South Dakota’s rules. It is not legal or tax advice.
Reinstate your South Dakota LLC with us
We prepare the reinstatement and the back-year reports, you sign. $199 + state fees.
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