South Dakota Birth Certificate Application
Official state formFree downloadLast verified November 9, 2026
The Vital Records Request form is used to request a certified copy of a South Dakota birth certificate from the South Dakota Department of Health, Vital Records. The same form also covers death, marriage and divorce records.
Who can use this form
- The person named on the record, a current spouse, parent or child
- A guardian, with documentation of guardianship
- A grandparent, a grandchild over 18 or a sibling
- A designated agent, or a funeral director, attorney or physician acting for the family
- Anyone else gets an informational copy only
What to send with it
- The completed and signed request form
- A clear copy of your photo ID (or two other documents), or a notarized signature on the form
- Documentation of your right to the record, if required
- A check for the fee payable to Vital Records
Where to send it
- Mail to
- Vital Records 221 W Capitol Ave Pierre SD 57501
- State fee
- $15 per copy
- Typical processing
- About 2 to 5 weeks
- Source
- Official government page