South Dakota Secretary of State Chris Nelson  

South Dakota Secretary of State Chris Nelson

SD Secretary of State Business Services Trade Marks Emblems

Mission: Serving trademark holders and the public by expeditiously filing accurate public records.

Trade Marks | Emblems | Farm/Ranch Home Names | Instructions

Any association, lodge, order, fraternal society, beneficial association, or fraternal and beneficial society or association, historical, military, or veterans' organization, labor union, foundation, federation, or any other society, organization, or association, degree, branch, subordinate lodge or auxiliary thereof, whether incorporated or unincorporated, the principles and activities of which are not repugnant to the Constitution and laws of the United States or this state, may register in the office of the Secretary of State a facsimile, duplicate, or description of its name, badge, motto, button, decoration, charm, rosette, or other insignia hereinafter referred to as an emblem, and may, by re-registration alter or cancel the same.

Application for Emblem Registration

Instructions are available and should be read before completing the forms.

The filing fee for an Emblem registration is $50.00. The applicant must submit two specimens or facsimiles of the Emblem.

The application must be completed in its entirety. Incomplete applications or applications without a filing fee will be returned to the applicant.

Click here to read state statutes governing Emblems of Associations.

Corporations
Uniform Commercial Code  
Trademark Registration  
Fictitious Business Names

 

 


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