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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
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