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E-Filing Options

Instructions for electronically filing with the
South Dakota Public Utilities Commission


Documents to be filed with the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission may be transmitted electronically. Files sent should be in PDF file format and no larger than 1 MB. More than one document may be attached to the docket filing form as long as the combined document size does not exceed 1 MB. If it is necessary, because of file size, to make more than one electronic transmission, each part should be clearly labeled such as "ABC Filing, Part 1" and "ABC Filing, Part 2."   Also if you are converting from a document that you must put a password in to see the document, it may cause problems sending the attachment out and the filing will not be received.  It is advisable to actually scan the document if there is a password attach to file and send the scan document to us. 

Documents that require confidential treatment should be attached as separate PDF files, clearly identified as "confidential" in the file name. Both confidential and non-confidential documents may be attached to the same transmission form. 

There are three options from which to select when electronically submitting documents to the PUC.

1. General Information (Button below) is recommended for use if you have general questions for the PUC but are not submitting a document. 

2. Docket Filing (Button Below) is for all items related to a new or existing PUC docket. Selecting this option prompts a form which will need to be filled out and two buttons below the form which you can choose "New Docket" or "Existing Docket" (Please note to fill in the Docket Number on the form). All documents sent with this option will become part of the official docket.

3. Non-Docketed Submission (Button Below) is to be used when sending information for PUC staff review such as data requests, fuel clause adjustments, purchase gas adjustments, Discovery requests and responses, and correspondence to Executive Director. Selecting this option prompts a form which will need to be filled out. Please note to fill out the SEND TO for PUC staff member(s) who should receive this information. All documents sent with this option will not become part of the official docket and will go to staff.

4. Forms (Button Below) will give you access to online forms you can fill out. Currently the only forms you can fill out are: The Annual Report for Telecommunication Companies, Automatic Telephone Dialing System Registration Form, and the One Call Complaint Form.

Contact the PUC at (605) 773-3201 with questions about the electronic filing process.