SOUTH DAKOTA VITAL RECORDS
The South Dakota Department of Health, Vital Records (South Dakota Vital Records) issues certified copies of South Dakota birth certificates, South Dakota death certificates, South Dakota marriage records, and South Dakota divorce records, for events which occurred within the State of South Dakota. You may order copies of South Dakota vital records through VitalChek on an expedited basis.

NOTICE: Although VitalChek attempts to include accurate and up-to-date information on this site, state and agency information is subject to change without notice. VitalChek makes no representations or warranties as to the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of the information herein and assumes no liability with respect to such information.

SOUTH DAKOTA BIRTH CERTIFICATES
South Dakota Vital Records issues only certified copies of South Dakota birth certificates, which are typically acceptable for passport, social security, employment, personal identification and other legal purposes.

Who Can Order?
Copies of South Dakota birth certificates may be ordered for yourself or an immediate family member (spouse, child, parent, sibling, grandparent, grandchild), by authorized or designated agents, or those with a personal or property right to the certificate.

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Birth
A certified birth certificate that can typically be used for travel, passport, proof of citizenship, social security, driver's license, school registration, personal identification and other legal purposes. Birth Certificates are available for events that occurred within the State of South Dakota from July 1, 1905 to present.

First Copy: $15.00    Additional Copies: $15.00

Order Online
It's the easiest and most efficient method for ordering official birth certificates and other vital records because there is less room for error when you enter the information yourself. Our simple forms have built-in editing features to help ensure the accuracy of your order.

VitalChek is an official service, authorized by South Dakota Vital Records, to securely order certified South Dakota vital records, like birth and death certificates. Other online services may not be authorized by South Dakota Vital Records, and may charge additional fees without providing approved services or guaranteeing confidentiality of your data.

As a government-approved organization for 25 years, VitalChek safely delivers millions of vital records every year and is America’s #1 resource for ordering certified vital records across the nation. VitalChek makes purchasing your family’s most important documents, such as South Dakota birth certificates, simple, fast and secure:

• Simple step-by-step ordering with easy to use editing features to help ensure the accuracy of your order.
• Fast online ordering, processing & delivery options to help get your certificate as quickly as possible.
• Secure ordering processes that are designed to help protect your identity online.

VitalChek offers the convenience of ordering South Dakota birth certificates for yourself or your family from the privacy of your home or office, 24-hours a day, 7 days a week, with no hidden fees or unexplained charges. No traffic, no standing in line, no parking, no hassles.