Surety Bonds in South Dakota
3 bond types covered for South Dakota with statute-cited requirements, bond amounts, and filing process. Pages are sourced from official SD government documents and updated as laws change.
Contractor License (Trade-Specific)
$10,000+
No statewide general contractor license. SD Electrical Commission requires a $10,000 undertaking/bond for Electrical Contractors and Class B Electricians (in lieu of surety bond under SDCL 36-16-20).
Statute: SDCL ch. 36-16 (Electricians); SDCL ch. 36-25 (Plumbers); SDCL ยง 36-16-20 (electrical bond/undertaking)
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Motor Vehicle Dealer Bond
$5,000 to $25,000
$25,000 for new/used motor vehicle, mobile/manufactured home, and final-stage manufacturer dealers; $20,000 for boat dealers; $10,000 for trailer/emergency vehicle dealers; $5,000 for motorcycle/snowmobile dealers. Per SDCL Ch. 32-6B.
Statute: SDCL Chapter 32-6B (Motor Vehicle Dealers)
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Notary Public Bond
No state bond required
$5,000 surety bond historically required under SDCL 18-1; bond requirement repealed by 2025 South Dakota legislation. Verify current SD Notary Handbook for effective date and any transitional rules.
Statute: SDCL Chapter 18-1 (Notaries Public)
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