South Dakota § 47-1A-1506.2 Corporate name--Application to use name not distinguishable from specified names--Authorization.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 47-1A-1506.2 — Corporate name--Application to use name not distinguishable from specified names--Authorization.

South Dakota § 47-1A-1506.2

Title 47CORPORATIONS

Ch. 47-1SOUTH DAKOTA BUSINESS CORPORATION ACT

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S.D. Codified Laws § 47-1A-1506.2 (2026).

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A foreign corporation may apply to the Office of the Secretary of State for authorization to use in this state the name of another corporation, incorporated or authorized to transact business in this state, that is not distinguishable upon the records of the Office of the Secretary of State from the name applied for. The Office of the Secretary of State shall authorize use of the name applied for if:

(1)The other corporation or entity consents to the use in writing and submits an undertaking in form satisfactory to the Office of the Secretary of State to change its name to a name that is distinguishable upon the records of the Office of the Secretary of State from the name of the applying corporation; or (2) The applicant delivers to the secretary of state a certified copy of a fina

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A foreign corporation may apply to the Office of the Secretary of State for authorization to use in this state the name of another corporation, incorporated or authorized to transact business in this state, that is not distinguishable upon the records of the Office of the Secretary of State from the name applied for. The Office of the Secretary of State shall authorize use of the name applied for if: (1) The other corporation or entity consents to the use in writing and submits an undertaking in form satisfactory to the Office of the Secretary of State to change its name to a name that is distinguishable upon the records of the Office of the Secretary of State from the name of the applying corporation; or (2) The applicant delivers to the secretary of state a certified copy of a final judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction establishing the applicant's right to use the name applied for in this state.