VitalChek - Official South Dakota Certificates



   This is the officially authorized remote
   ordering service for the State of South Dakota

 

Order official South Dakota birth certificate copies online today - quickly and securely.

Official South Dakota birth certificate copies can be ordered online quickly and securely with LexisNexis VitalChek Network Inc. Express Certificate Service, an approved government-authorized service for hundreds of vital record issuing agencies nationwide. VitalChek is fast and convenient, with online, fax, or phone ordering capabilities for official South Dakota birth certificate copies from the privacy of your home or office 24-hours a day, 7-days a week.

VitalChek has been the official, government-authorized service for citizens to directly connect with government agencies across the nation for over twenty years. Our secure Web site continues this tradition by providing a worry-free ordering process that provides safe and authorized online document ordering and secure transaction handling. VitalChek provides you with accurate tracking abilities from the second you place your order to the moment your birth certificate is in your hands, either by checking your order status online or contacting our dedicated, bi-lingual 24-7 customer support team. With VitalChek, you’ll always know the exact status of your order and when to expect your official South Dakota birth certificate copies.

As one of the key vital records which provide proof of major life events such as a birth, death, marriage or divorce, official South Dakota birth certificate copies are only issued by an official government agency, such as the South Dakota Department of Health, Vital Records (South Dakota Vital Records).

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LexisNexis VitalChek Network Inc. is a government-approved organization so you don’t have to worry about hidden charges, inflated prices, or the security of your data. As America’s #1 resource for online ordering of official government-issued vital records, such as official South Dakota birth certificate copies, VitalChek offers the convenience of secure credit card processing, rush delivery and 24-hour customer service.

VitalChek is your direct online connection to order certified South Dakota birth certificate copies from South Dakota Vital Records for yourself or an immediate family member. Certified copies of official birth certificate issued through our service are typically those with raised or stamped seals and/or special security paper, depending on the issuing state’s requirements.

For your added protection, we recommend selecting an express delivery service, such as UPS or FedEx, when placing your official South Dakota birth certificate order. Choosing an express delivery service provides the ability to track your shipment from the time it’s sent by South Dakota Vital Records to the time it reaches your door, as well as providing insurance should the delivery be damaged or lost in transit.

 
 Who can order? 

To order copies of South Dakota birth certificates by telephone, you must have a valid Mastercard, Visa, American Express or Discover Card. There is an additional $10 expedite fee when you order a birth record over the phone. Fax requests are not accepted. You may order South Dakota birth certificates by mail or in person at Vital Records for $10. If you apply by mail, your request must include: the full name on the birth certificate; the date of birth; the city where the birth occurred; father's full name; mother's full maiden name; a daytime telephone number; and the address where the record should be sent. If you desire further information on applying in person or by mail, you should call Vital Records. Certified copies of Birth records can also be obtained from any county Register of Deeds for $10.

NOTICE: Although VitalChek attempts to include accurate and up-to-date information on this site, state and agency information is subject to change without notice. VitalChek makes no representations or warranties as to the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of the information herein and assumes no liability with respect to such information.

 
 Uses for Official South Dakota birth certificate 

An official South Dakota birth certificate copy is generally required documentation for a driver’s license or passport application. Other valid purposes for a birth certificate include:

Replace a Lost or Stolen Certificate
Obtaining a Marriage License
Enlistment in Military
Insurance, Employment, Social Security Benefits or Court Proceedings
School Enrollment or Youth Sports registration
 
 Other official vital records from South Dakota 

In addition to certified birth certificate copies, South Dakota Vital Records also issues certified copies of Death Certificates, Marriage Records and Divorce Records for events that occurred within the State of South Dakota. You may order copies of South Dakota Vital Records through VitalChek on an expedited basis.