South Dakota Marriage License Requirements
Below is the information on what you need to bring with you, and what you need to know about the marriage laws before filling out the marriage license forms.
In order to get married, you need to apply and receive a marriage license. This is the document that allows you to officially be married under the law. Always check with your city's marriage bureau at your clerk of court's office to find out what your local rules are.
Licenses are usually not valid for more than 30 days so you'll typically need to apply for your marriage license within one month of your wedding ceremony. You need to submit your birth certificates, tax information, and other official documents.
When you apply for your license, you'll not only need a proof of identification and age, will need to provide any information about previous marriages, and will need to pay a nominal fee. You will also need to have a witness when you sign the application, so plan on bringing your maid of honor or best man with you. The bride will need to know what her married name will be before she signs the marriage certificate. You'll have to write that name on the application.
IMPORTANT: You are not officially married when you receive a marriage license. You need to have a justice of the peace or a religious clergyman sign the document. On your wedding day, you'll give your officiant your marriage license, then after the ceremony, he'll sign it and send it to the proper government agency for validation.
ID Requirement: Picture ID such as a driver's license. If application is mailed or faxed in, it must be witnessed by a Notary Public.
Residency Requirement: Do not have to be a resident of South Dakota.
Waiting Period: 3 days.
If Divorced: If divorced within the last 60 days, a certified copy of the divorce decree is needed.
Fees: Cash Only! $25
Other Tests: No tests
Under 18: Need certified copy of birth certificate, both parents must be present with identification, or if you have a legal guardian they must be present with a court order and identification.
Officiants: The minister, priest or rabbi of any church or congregation in the state may perform marriages. Ministers must provide marriage certificates to the couple married and report the marriage to the Marriage Commissioner.
Valid: License is valid for 90 days anywhere in South Dakota.
The license can only be used within the State of South Dakota.
IMPORTANT: State and county marriage license requirements can change so make sure you check with your local town clerk. This information is for guidance only and should not be regarded as legal advice. It is important that you verify all information with your local marriage license office or county clerk before making any plans.
Aurora County Clerk Registered Deeds
P.O. Box 397
Plankinton, SD 57368
605-942-7161
Beadle County Register of Deeds
P.O. Box 55
Huron, SD 57350
605-352-3168
Bennett County Clerk Register of Deeds
P.O. Box 433
Martin, SD 57551
605-685-6054
Bon Homme County Register of Deeds
P.O. Box 3
Tyndail, SD 57066
605-589-4217
Brookings Register of Deed County Court House
3146 Ave
Brookings, SD 57006
605-696-8240
Brown County Clerk Register of Deeds
P.O. Box 1307
Aberdeen, SD 57402
605-626-7140
Brule County Register of Deeds
300 S. Courtland
Chamberlain, SD 57325
605-734-5310
Charles Mix County Register of Deeds
P.O. Box 206
Lake Andes, SD 57356
605-487-7141
Clark County Register of Deeds
P.O. Box 294
Clark, SD 57225
605-532-5363
Clay County Register of Deeds
P.O. Box 536
Vermillion, SD 57069
605-677-7130
Codington County Register of Deeds
14 First Ave S.E.
Watertown, SD 57201
605-882-6278
Custer County Register of Deeds
420 Mt. Rushmore Rd
Custer, SD 57730
605-673-2784
Davison County Register of Deeds
1015 S Miller Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301
605-995-3808
Day County Register of Deeds
710 West 1st St
Webster, SD 57274
605-345-4162
Deuel County Register of Deeds
P.O. Box 307
Clearlake, SD 57226
605-874-2268
Douglas County Register of Deeds
706 Braddock St
Armour, SD 57313
605-724-2204
Fall River County Register of Deeds
906 North River St
Hot Springs, SD 57747
605-745-5139
Grant County Register of Deeds
210 E 5th
Milbank, SD 57252
605-432-4752
Haakon County Register of Deeds
P.O. Box 100
Philip, SD 57567
605-859-2785
Hamlin County Register of Deeds
P.O. Box 56
Hayti, SD 57241
605-783-3206
Hanson County Register of Deed
P.O. Box 8
Alexandria, SD 57311
605-239-4512
Hughes County Register of Deeds
104 E Capital
Pierre, SD 57501
605- 773-7495
Hutchinson County Register of Deeds
140 Euclid Rm 37
Olivet, SD 57052
605-387-4217
Jerauld County Register of Deeds
P.O. Box 452
Wessington Sprg, SD 57382
605-539-1221
Kingsbury County Register of Deeds
P.O. Box 146
De Smet, SD 57231
605-854-3591
Lake County Register of Deeds
P.O. Box 266
Madison, SD 57042
605-256-7614
Lincoln County Register of Deeds
100 East 5th
Canton, SD 57013
605-987-5661
Lyman County Register of Deeds
P.O. Box 98
Kennebec, SD 57544
605-869-2297
Marshall County Register of Deeds
P.O. Box 130
Britton, SD 57430
605-448-2352
Meade County Register of Deeds
P.O. Box 447
Sturgis, SD 57785
605-347-2356
Minnehaha County Register of Deeds
415 North Dakota
Sioux Falls, SD 57102
605-367-4223
Moody County Register of Deeds
P.O. Box 247
Flandreau, SD 57028
605-997-3151
Pennington County Register of Deeds
315 St Joseph St
Rapid City, SD 57701
605-394-2177
Potter County Register of Deeds
201 S. Exane
Gettysburg, SD 57442
605-765-9467
Roberts County Register of Deeds
411 Second Ave East
Sisseton, SD 57262
605-698-7152
Sanborn County Register of Deeds
P.O. Box 295
Woonsocket, SD 57385
605-796-4516
Spink County Register of Deeds
P.O. Box 266
Redfield, SD 57469
605-472-0150
Turner County Register of Deeds
P.O. Box 485
Parker, SD 57053
605-297-3443
Union County Register of Deeds
P.O. Box 490
Elk Point, SD 57025
605-356-2191
Walworth County Register of Deeds
P.O. Box 159
Selby, SD 57472
605-649-7057
Yankton County Register of Deeds
P.O. Box 694
Yankton, SD 57078
605-665-2422