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Birth Certificate
(Government Certified) 
 

Agency Information

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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Available Vital Record Types

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


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