State vital records · SD-DOH - Vital Records Office
South Dakota Vital Records Requirements
Fees, processing times, required documents, and who can request birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates in South Dakota — in one place.
South Dakota · 82 offices
At a glance
Birth Certificate
$15 · “Processing times may vary depending on location. You may submit your request to the State Office in a prepaid priority envelope for expedited processing (optional).”
Death Certificate
$15 · “Processing times may vary depending on location. You may submit your request to the State Office in a prepaid priority envelope for expedited processing (optional).”
Marriage Certificate
$15 · “Processing times may vary depending on location. You may submit your request to the State Office in a prepaid priority envelope for expedited processing (optional).”
South Dakota Department of Health - Vital Records Office (SD-DOH - Vital Records Office)
- Address
- 221 West Capitol Ave Pierre, SD 57501
- Mailing
- VITAL RECORDS South Dakota Department of Health 221 West Capitol Ave Pierre, SD 57501
- Phone
- (605) 773-4961
- Website
- Official site ↗
- Hours
- 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
South Dakota Birth Certificate
- Fee
- $15
- Additional copy
- $15
- Rush fee
- Mail-ins: just need to submit a prepaid priority mail envelope and they will expedite the processing online (vitalchek): $11.50
- Processing time
- “Processing times may vary depending on location. You may submit your request to the State Office in a prepaid priority envelope for expedited processing (optional).”
- Rush processing
- Not specified
- Public after
- 100 years
Who can request
- Attorneys
- Authorized Agent
- Children
- Designated Agent
- Funeral Director
- Heir
- Legal Guardian
- Other person of interest (personal and property rights)
- Parents
- Person on Record
- Physician
- Spouse
Required information
- Date of Birth
- Father's Name
- Father's Name at Birth
- Full Name of Person of Record
- Mailing Address
- Mother's Maiden Name
- Mother's Name
- Place of Birth
- Sex
- Your Name
- Your Relationship to the Person of Record
- Your Signature
Accepted ID
- Driver's License
- Passport
- State ID
- Tribal ID
- US Military ID
- Visa
Secondary ID
- Bank Statement
- Pay Stub
- Social Security Card
- Utility Bill
- Vehicle Registration
South Dakota Death Certificate
- Fee
- $15
- Additional copy
- $15
- Rush fee
- Mail-ins: just need to submit a prepaid priority mail envelope and they will expedite the processing online (vitalchek): $11.50
- Processing time
- “Processing times may vary depending on location. You may submit your request to the State Office in a prepaid priority envelope for expedited processing (optional).”
- Rush processing
- Not specified
Who can request
- Attorneys
- Authorized Agent
- Children
- Designated Agent
- Funeral Director
- Heir
- Legal Guardian
- Other person of interest (personal and property rights)
- Parents
- Person on Record
- Physician
- Spouse
Required information
- Date of Death
- Full Name of Person of Record
- Mailing Address
- Place of Death
- Sex
- State File Number
- Your Name
- Your Relationship to the Person of Record
- Your Signature
Accepted ID
- Driver's License
- Passport
- State ID
- Tribal ID
- US Military ID
- Visa
Secondary ID
- Bank Statement
- Pay Stub
- Social Security Card
- Utility Bill
- Vehicle Registration
South Dakota Marriage Certificate
- Fee
- $15
- Additional copy
- $15
- Rush fee
- Mail-ins: just need to submit a prepaid priority mail envelope and they will expedite the processing online (vitalchek): $11.50
- Processing time
- “Processing times may vary depending on location. You may submit your request to the State Office in a prepaid priority envelope for expedited processing (optional).”
- Rush processing
- Not specified
Who can request
- Attorneys
- Authorized Agent
- Children
- Designated Agent
- Funeral Director
- Heir
- Legal Guardian
- Other person of interest (personal and property rights)
- Parents
- Person on Record
- Physician
- Spouse
Required information
- Bride's Name Before Marriage
- Date of Marriage
- Groom Name Before Marriage
- Mailing Address
- Place of Marriage
- Your Name
- Your Relationship to the Person of Record
- Your Signature
Accepted ID
- Driver's License
- Passport
- State ID
- Tribal ID
- US Military ID
- Visa
Secondary ID
- Bank Statement
- Pay Stub
- Social Security Card
- Utility Bill
- Vehicle Registration
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Order online ↗Get a birth certificate by South Dakota county
Most South Dakota birth and death records are requested at the county level. Choose your county for local offices, fees, and how to order.
- Buffalo County birth certificate2
- Campbell County birth certificate2
- Charles Mix County birth certificate2
- Deuel County birth certificate2
- Douglas County birth certificate2
- Edmunds County birth certificate2
- Lawrence County birth certificate2
- Meade County birth certificate2
- Mellette County birth certificate2
- Moody County birth certificate2
- Perkins County birth certificate2
- Sully County birth certificate2
Apostille & authentication
- Office
- Secretary of State
- Phone
- (605)773-5008
- Mailing
- Mail to: South Dakota Secretary of State Attn: Apostille Office 500 E. Capitol Ave. Pierre, SD 57501 Address for Drop-Off Services: South Dakota Secretary of State 215 E. Prospect Ave. Pierre, SD 57501
- Walk-in
- South Dakota Secretary of State 500 East Capitol Avenue, Suite 204 (Second Floor of the Capitol Building) Pierre, SD 57501 Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
- Details
- All documents must have correct certification and/or notarization before submitting or we will not be able to process your request. All seals and signatures MUST be originals. We are unable to accept copies unless they are "true certified copies" from a notary public. Please note that birth certificates, marriage certificates, death certificates, divorce decrees and court documents CANNOT be certified by a notary public as "true copies." These documents MUST be certified by the issuing agency. All Requests MUST include: Properly certified and/or notarized document. Apostille/Authentication Request Form - make sure to include the name of the country where the documents will be sent. daytime phone number or email address for possible questions. information on where the documents should be mailed after processing.
Public records: South Dakota Sunshine Law. Information is provided as guidance and may change — verify with the state office before applying.