Lobbyist Registration Services

The Lobbyist System is currently closed for registration and/or updates to user information until November 2024.

Create New Lobbyist Registration
Register as a new lobbyist for the SD Legislative Session.
You may review the Registration Guide for instructions.
Existing Lobbyist Renewal/Updates
Existing lobbyists, please login at the Login Access gray box to the right with the username and password provided to you. Please contact the lobbyist administrator at Lobbyist@state.sd.us or (605) 773-3537 for any questions.
Public Lobbyist
State Departments or Constitutional Offices, please login at the Login Access gray box to the right with the username and password provided to you. Please contact the lobbyist administrator at Lobbyist@state.sd.us or (605) 773-3537 for any questions.
Print Paper Forms
Lobbyist Registration Form
Employer Authorization Form

Lobbyist Expense Report Form
Employer Expense Report Form

Termination of Lobbyist
Lobbyist Withdrawal

South Dakota Lobbyist Statutes
2024 Legislator cumulative value gift limit from lobbyists:
$122.98 for the 2024 calendar year. (SDCL Sections 2-12-16 and 2-12-19; 2022 CPI 6.5%)
Lobbyist Information Search
• Lobbyist registrations 2012 to current
• Lobbyist or employer expense reports from 2018 to current are listed under the lobbyist registration information
Archived Lobbyist and Employer Expense Reports
Search expense reports filed between 2002 and 2017
Once your username and password have been created, login at the Login Access gray box below.
Login Access for Lobbyist System