A surety bond is a three-party guarantee that you’ll meet a legal or contractual obligation. It protects the government agency or owner in the event of bankruptcy or non-performance. South Dakota requires different bonds for licensing, construction, and registration; find the one you need below with its requirements and costs.
The $25,000 bond every new South Dakota motor vehicle dealer files with the Department of Revenue. $175 flat, soft pull only.
View bond details & applySouth Dakota dropped the notary bond mandate on July 1, 2025. If you or your employer still want the $5,000 bond, it is $50 flat.
View bond details & applyThe $25,000 bond every South Dakota AMC files with the Department of Labor & Regulation to register. $250 flat.
View bond details & applyThe $20,000 bond a South Dakota discount medical plan organization files with the Division of Insurance. $400 flat, soft pull.
View bond details & applyThe $30,000 franchise bond a South Dakota franchisor files with Securities Regulation, in lieu of escrowing franchise fees. $150 flat.
View bond details & applyThe South Dakota PUC grain buyer bond — $50,000 minimum, scaled to your purchases. From $100.
View bond details & applyThe $5,000 surety bond every South Dakota notary files before being commissioned. $50 flat, issued instantly.
View bond details & applyThe $20,000 charitable solicitor bond for paid solicitors who collect or access contributions, under SDCL 37-30-5. $300 flat.
View bond details & applyThe $10,000 charitable solicitor bond for paid solicitors who don’t handle contributions, under SDCL 37-30-5. $150 flat.
View bond details & applyThe South Dakota promoter / event surety, sized by whatever authority requires it. From $100.
View bond details & applyThe South Dakota PUC public grain warehouseman bond, sized to your licensed storage capacity. From $100.
View bond details & applyThe South Dakota official bond in the penal sum your office sets, under SDCL chapter 3-5. From $100.
View bond details & applyThe $25,000 bond every South Dakota motor vehicle dealer files with the Department of Revenue. $187.50 flat, soft pull only.
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