South Dakota Vital Records Request
Official state formFree downloadLast verified November 5, 2026
The South Dakota Department of Health application to order a certified copy of a South Dakota marriage certificate by mail.
Who can use this form
- The person named on the record, their current spouse, parent, child or legal guardian (with guardianship papers)
- Grandparents, grandchildren over 18 and siblings
- A funeral director, attorney or physician acting for the family, a designated agent, or someone with a documented personal or property right
- Anyone else can get an informational copy, which cannot be used as legal proof of identity
What to send with it
- This application, with Section 1 and the marriage/divorce section, with Marriage checked filled in
- A clear copy of your photo ID, or have your signature on the application notarized in Section 2
- A check or money order for $15 per copy, payable to the South Dakota Department of Health
Where to send it
- Mail to
- Vital Records 221 W Capitol Ave Pierre, SD 57501
- State fee
- $15 per copy. The fee is kept if no record is found.
- Typical processing
- Not provided
- Source
- Official government page