South Dakota Military Fee Waiver Request
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Application for a free copy of a South Dakota vital record when it is used for a claim against the government. The form covers birth, death, marriage and divorce records.
Who can use this form
- A serviceman or veteran
- The spouse, widow, widower, children or other dependents of a serviceman or veteran
- The SD Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, a similar agency in another state, or a county Veterans Service Officer
- A representative of the American Red Cross or a national veterans organization holding power of attorney
What to send with it
- Completed and signed form
- For mail requests: a clear copy of a current government photo ID with your signature, or have Section 3 notarized
- If you have no photo ID: a clear copy of any two of the documents the form lists
- 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