Updated May 2026 South Dakota
South Dakota Legal Costs (2026)
Complete breakdown of common legal fees in South Dakota — from forming a business to filing in court. All data sourced from official South Dakota government websites.
$150
LLC Filing Fee
$95
Divorce Filing Fee
$12,000
Small Claims Limit
$10
Max Notary Fee
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LLC Formation Costs in South Dakota
Full details →$150
Filing Fee
$50
Annual Report
None
Publication
$150+
Est. Year-1 Total
Watch out: South Dakota's foreign qualification fee ($750) is one of the highest in the US — 5× the domestic fee.
Pro tip: No state income tax and no personal income tax.
Small Claims Court in South Dakota
Full details →$12,000
Max Claim
$40–$75
Filing Fee
6 yrs
Written Contract SOL
Small Claims Court
Court Name
Tip: South Dakota's $12,000 limit covers most landlord-tenant and contractor disputes.
Divorce Filing Costs in South Dakota
Full details →$95
Filing Fee
None
Children Surcharge
$30
Sheriff Service
Not required
Parenting Class
South Dakota has very low, flat divorce filing fees — among the cheapest in the country. Circuit court fees are consistent statewide.
Notary Fees in South Dakota
Full details →$10
Acknowledgment
$10
Jurat
$10
RON Fee
Yes
Fee Cap
$10 per document for all act types including RON.
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