Clay County Register of Deeds
211 W Main Suite 202, Vermillion, South Dakota, 57069
Contact & location
- Address
- 211 W Main Suite 202, Vermillion, South Dakota, 57069
- Records for
- Clay County, South Dakota
- Phone
- 605-677-7130
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues South Dakota state records
Clay County follows South Dakota’s fees, eligibility rules and processing times. Compare the statewide baseline below before choosing where to go.
- $15.00
- South Dakota birth certificate fee
- 2–5 weeks
- Statewide processing
- 924,669
- South Dakota population
Office hours
via Google| Monday | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
| Thursday | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
| Friday | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
| Saturday | closed |
| Sunday | closed |
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Certificates, fees & processing
| Record | Fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | $15.00 | 2–5 weeksSouth Dakota estimate |
| Death Certificate | $15.00 | 2–5 weeksSouth Dakota estimate |
| Marriage Certificate | $15.00 | 2–5 weeksSouth Dakota estimate |
Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.
The Clay County Register of Deeds’s office or registry of vital records, offers a wide range of crucial services. These offices play a vital role in the protection and provision of essential documents such as birth certificates, death certificates, and marriage certificates . In addition to maintaining these primary records, they are responsible for managing and issuing copies of birth, marriage, and death records that occurred within the Township of Vermillion. Alongside record maintenance, this office provides valuable services like issuing certified copies of documents, overseeing the registration of domestic partnerships, and offering assistance to rectify any errors detected in vital records. Through these comprehensive services, the vital records office ensures the accuracy, accessibility, and integrity of vital records for the benefit of the community.
Reviews
★★★★★5.0 (1)- ★★★★★Carrie Malek-MadaniGoogle
Biggest thanks the wonderful woman that assisted me yesterday. So friendly, kind, helpful, competent, and fast! I was in and out in no time at all and made it to my DMV appointment early. Thank you for making the tedious process of getting a new license, plates, etc. in the midst of a move a little easier. You made my day!