Assist with every aspect of starting a business, including: - Developing a business plan - Obtaining financing - Marketing products and service - Managing the company Find an electronic start up kit by looking under resources at: www.sba.gov/sd

The Secretary of State oversees three divisions of the state's government. Elections & Voting Business Services Services for Individuals Elections & Voting: 500 E. Capitol Avenue, Suite 204 - Voter Registration Options: Fill out and print a voter registration form online at www.sdsos.gov then click the Elections & Voting tab and select the Register to Vote link . The form must then be submitted to the resident's County Auditor - there is no online submission available). - Voter registration form can also be completed at: County Auditor's Office Driver's license station (when you are renewing or applying for a driver's license you may also register to vote on the driver's license application) City Finance Office Public assistance agencies providing food stamps, TANF or WIC Department of Human Services offices Military recruitment offices - Voter information: Go to www.sdsos.gov and click on the Where To Vote tab and enter the required information to find your voting location Candidates for all offices and the ballot measures (with pros/cons) are listed on the Secretary of states website. - Absentee voter information: Any registered voter may vote by absentee ballot, (no reason is needed to vote absentee). Absentee ballots are available 46 days prior to the election. The absentee ballots are available at the County Auditor office or through www.sdsos.gov Business Services: 215 E. Prospect Ave Contact this division for information on starting a business, filing an annual report, registering a fictitious name, printing business forms, etc. To search a list of businesses registered with the state, visit https://sosenterprise.sd.gov/BusinessServices/Business/FilingSearch.aspx General Services Pistol Permit: The State of South Dakota issues the following pistol permits: concealed carry, gold card, and enhanced More info available at: https://sdsos.gov/general-services/concealed-pistol-permits/cc-default.aspx Notary Public: The Secretary of State provides information on becoming a notary public and maintains a list of current notaries. Please call the notary administrator at (605) 773-3537 for information. https://sosenterprise.sd.gov/BusinessServices/Notary/Default.aspx