South Dakota Divorce Certificate Application
Official state formFree downloadLast verified November 9, 2026
The Vital Records Request form is used to order a certified copy of a South Dakota divorce certificate. It is sent to the South Dakota Department of Health, Vital Records Office.
Who can use this form
- The person named on the record, or a current spouse
- A parent or child of the person named
- A guardian (with documentation) or a designated agent
- A grandparent, a grandchild over 18 or a sibling
- Anyone else may request an informational copy, which is not legal proof of identity
What to send with it
- The completed and signed request form, with the Divorce box checked
- A clear copy of a government-issued photo ID, or two secondary documents, or a notarized signature (mail requests)
- The state fee by check 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 by mail
- Source
- Official government page