The South Dakota Application for Registration of Name is a form used to register a name with the South Dakota Secretary of State. The form is used by businesses, foundations, and other organizations in the state of South Dakota to register a name for use in conducting business activities. There are two types of South Dakota Application for Registration of Name: the Business/Organization Name Registration Application and the Trade Name/DBA (Doing Business As) Registration Application. The Business/Organization Name Registration Application is used to register a business or organization name for use in conducting business activities in the state. The Trade Name/DBA Registration Application is used to register a separate name, not owned by the business or organization, that is used in conducting business activities in the state.