South Dakota Fee Waiver Request for a Certified Copy of a Birth Record
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Application for a free certified copy of a South Dakota birth record for Head Start, school enrollment (assistance) or American Legion baseball.
Who can use this form
- The person on the record, current spouse, child, parent or guardian
- Next of kin (grandparents and siblings only)
- An authorized agent or a designated agent, such as a coach or Head Start organization
- Choose one waiver type: baseball, school enrollment or Head Start
What to send with it
- Completed and signed form
- For mail requests: a clear copy of a government photo ID, or have the form notarized in Section 2
- A completed Head Start application, for the Head Start waiver
- The office's web page now lists 221 W Capitol Ave, Pierre SD 57501 as its address
Where to send it
- Mail to
- VITAL RECORDS 207 E MISSOURI AVE, STE #1A PIERRE SD 57501
- State fee
- No charge
- Typical processing
- Not provided
- Source
- Official government page