South Dakota Marriage License Information, Laws, Requirements
In most circumstances you may apply for a marriage license at any SD county clerk office where you plan to be married. These offices are usually located in the county probate court or circuit court. This document outlines the procedures you must follow to obtain your license.
Cost of License
What is the cost of a marriage license?
The marriage license fee is $40.00 dollars. Accepted forms of payment are cash or travelers check.
Residency Requirements
What are the residency requirements for South Dakota?
None. You do not have to be a previous or current resident of South Dakota to obtain a marriage license that is valid statewide.
Waiting Period
Is there a waiting period from the application date to the date the license is issued?
No, you will receive your license immediately.
Is there a waiting period from the date the license is issued to the date I am allowed to marry?
No, you can marry immediately after receiving your license.
Age Requirement
What is the minimum age a man or woman may marry?
You must be 18 years old or older to marry without parental consent. A birth certificate may be necessary to show proof of age.
What if one or both of us is younger than 18?
If either partner is under 18, one parent or legal guardian must be present. If a parent can not be present, due to death, separation, divorce or other circumstances, proper evidence must be presented for verification. You will need a certified copy of your birth certificate. If you are under 16 you can not marry.
Blood Tests and Physical Exams
Are blood tests and physical exams required?
No blood test or physical exam is required.
License Expires
How long does a marriage license remain valid once it's been issued?
Your license will expire 20 days from the date it is issued.
Divorced and Widowed Applicants
What if one or both partners have been divorced or have had a spouse die?
If previously married, the date of divorce or date of spouse's death must be provided. Bring a certified copy of the divorce decree or death certificate. A copy of your divorce records or spouse's death certificate can be ordered online.
How Do I Legally Change My Name?
What's the process of legally changing my last name after marriage?
Following your wedding ceremony, you will receive a marriage certificate, which is a piece of paper proving that you are legally married. This certificate will serve as evidence of your marriage, which you'll need when you begin the process of notifying several goverment agencies about your name change, as well as any non-government institutions that you do business with (ie, banks, employers, credit cards, memberships, etc).
We have created a legal name change kit that you can use and complete before or after your marriage takes place. Completing all the necessary name change documentation prior to your wedding can be considerably convenient.
Miscellaneous Questions
Are proxy marriages legal?
No, marriage by proxy is not allowed.
Are cousin marriages legal?
No, cousin marriages are not allowed.
Are common law marriages legal?
No, common-law marriages are not allowed.
Are same sex marriages legal?
No, same-sex marriages are not allowed.
County Clerk Address and Phone Number List
Aurora County ClerkRegistered Deeds
P.O. Box 397
Plankinton, SD 57368
605-942-7161
Map Beadle County
Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 55
Huron, SD 57350
605-352-3168
Map Bennett County Clerk
Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 433
Martin, SD 57551
605-685-6054
Map Bon Homme County
Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 3
Tyndail, SD 57066
605-589-4217
Map Brookings Register Of Deed
County Court House
3146 Ave
Brookings, SD 57006
605-696-8240
Map Brown County Clerk
Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 1307
Aberdeen, SD 57402
605-626-7140
Map Brule County
Register Of Deeds
300 S. Courtland
Chamberlain, SD 57325
605-734-5310
Map Charles Mix County
Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 206
Lake Andes, SD 57356
605-487-7141
Map Clark County
Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 294
Clark, SD 57225
605-532-5363
Map Clay County
Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 536
Vermillion, SD 57069
605-677-7130
Map Codington County
Register Of Deeds
14 First Ave S.E.
Watertown, SD 57201
605-882-6278
Map Custer County
Register Of Deeds
420 Mt. Rushmore Rd
Custer, SD 57730
605-673-2784
Map Davison County
Register Of Deeds
1015 S Miller Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301
605-995-3808
Map Day County
Register Of Deeds
710 West 1st St
Webster, SD 57274
605-345-4162
Map Deuel County
Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 307
Clearlake, SD 57226
605-874-2268
Map Douglas County
Register Of Deeds
706 Braddock St
Armour, SD 57313
605-724-2204
Map Fall River County
Register Of Deeds
906 North River St
Hot Springs, SD 57747
605-745-5139
Map Grant County
Register Of Deeds
210 E 5th
Milbank, SD 57252
605-432-4752
Map Haakon County
Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 100
Philip, SD 57567
605-859-2785
Map Hamlin County
Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 56
Hayti, SD 57241
605-783-3206
Map Hanson County
Register Of Deed
P.O. Box 8
Alexandria, SD 57311
605-239-4512
Map Hughes County
Register Of Deeds
104 E Capital
Pierre, SD 57501
605- 773-7495
Map Hutchinson County
Register Of Deeds
140 Euclid Rm 37
Olivet, SD 57052
605-387-4217
Map Jerauld County
Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 452
Wessington Sprg, SD 57382
605-539-1221
Map Kingsbury County
Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 146
De Smet, SD 57231
605-854-3591
Map Lake County
Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 266
Madison, SD 57042
605-256-7614
Map Lincoln County
Register Of Deeds
100 East 5th
Canton, SD 57013
605-987-5661
Map Lyman County
Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 98
Kennebec, SD 57544
605-869-2297
Map Marshall County
Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 130
Britton, SD 57430
605-448-2352
Map Meade County
Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 447
Sturgis, SD 57785
605-347-2356
Map Minnehaha County
Register Of Deeds
415 North Dakota
Sioux Falls, SD 57102
605-367-4223
Map Moody County
Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 247
Flandreau, SD 57028
605-997-3151
Map Pennington County
Register Of Deeds
315 St Joseph St
Rapid City, SD 57701
605-394-2177
Map Potter County
Register Of Deeds
201 S. Exane
Gettysburg, SD 57442
605-765-9467
Map Roberts County
Register Of Deeds
411 Second Ave East
Sisseton, SD 57262
605-698-7152
Map Sanborn County
Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 295
Woonsocket, SD 57385
605-796-4516
Map Spink County
Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 266
Redfield, SD 57469
605-472-0150
Map Turner County
Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 485
Parker, SD 57053
605-297-3443
Map Union County
Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 490
Elk Point, SD 57025
605-356-2191
Map Walworth County
Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 159
Selby, SD 57472
605-649-7057
Map Yankton County
Register Of Deeds
P.O. Box 694
Yankton, SD 57078
605-665-2422
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