Divorce Records in South Dakota
Whether divorce records are public in South Dakota and how to get a copy of a divorce decree or certificate.
Short answer: The South Dakota Department of Health, Office of Vital Records, issues divorce certificates, which can only be obtained from the State Office in Pierre (by mail, in person, or online/phone through VitalChek). S.D. Department of Health, Order Vital Records; Vital Records Fees
| Divorce records | The South Dakota Department of Health, Office of Vital Records, issues divorce certificates, which can only be obtained from the State Office in Pierre (by mail, in person, or online/phone through VitalChek). The fee is $15 for a certified or informational copy; online and phone orders add an expedite fee. Certified copies are limited to the registrant, spouse, children, parents, guardian, next of kin or an authorized representative, and proof of relationship may be required. The divorce decree itself comes from the Clerk of Courts in the county where the divorce was filed. Fees page: https://doh.sd.gov/licensing-and-records/vital-records/order-vital-records/vital-records-fees/ |
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FAQ
Are divorce records public in South Dakota, and how do I get a copy?
The South Dakota Department of Health, Office of Vital Records, issues divorce certificates, which can only be obtained from the State Office in Pierre (by mail, in person, or online/phone through VitalChek). The fee is $15 for a certified or informational copy; online and phone orders add an expedite fee. Certified copies are limited to the registrant, spouse, children, parents, guardian, next of kin or an authorized representative, and proof of relationship may be required. The divorce decree itself comes from the Clerk of Courts in the county where the divorce was filed.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.