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.

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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


Death
A certified copy of a death record that can typically be used to obtain death benefits, claim insurance proceeds, notify social security and other legal purposes. Death 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


Marriage
A certified copy of the marriage certificate. This is not a copy of the marriage license. Marriage records 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


Divorce
A certified copy of the divorce certificate. This is not a copy of the divorce decree. Divorce records 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

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 vital records, 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 vital records 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.