South Dakota Death Records

To begin, add a death record or view a list of locations and resources for South Dakota death records.

Placing an Order for South Dakota Death Records

If you need a copy of South Dakota death records, then you will need to contact the South Dakota Department of Health. Records are on hand from 1905 to the present day.

Options Available For Ordering

To place an order for South Dakota death records, there are a few different methods that are available. You can place an order in person at the Department of Health or at any Registrar of Deeds. You can also make a request by mail. Telephone and internet orders are also a possibility, though there are additional fees associated with those requests.

Limited Access To Records

Certified South Dakota death records are considered private information and are only accessible to certain individuals. To receive a certified copy, you must be the surviving spouse or immediate relative of the deceased or a legal representative. All others must be able to demonstrate a legal need for the record.