South Dakota Marriage Records

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

In South Dakota, marriage records are maintained by the Vital Records Office, a division of the State Department of Health. While this may seem straightforward and natural, marriage records in many states are only available on a county level, which can often make searching for marriage records more complicated.

In South Dakota, however, records dating back from 1905 are available through the State Vital Records Office, although county Registers of Deeds will also be able to provide the information. While certified copies of South Dakota marriage records are confidential, information copies that are useful mainly for genealogy research may also be issued.

Requests for vital records are normally sent through the mail, although many hesitate to try this because written requests can take a long time to be processed. If you need South Dakota marriage records at a faster rate, searching through an online public records finder may be a good way to simplify your search and get what you need more quickly.

To receive a marriage record fill out the South Dakota Marriage Certificate Mail-in Form. Mail your application to:

South Dakota marriage certificates are available from the state office, dating back to mid 1905. There is a fee of $15.00, which may be paid with personal check or money order. You may also obtain a South Dakota marriage certificate from the county where the marriage license was issued. You may apply to the County Registrar of Deeds. You will need to provide photo ID, and fill out appropriate paperwork. For more information visit: South Dakota Department of Health