SOUTH DAKOTA BIRTH CERTIFICATE
Which Method Should You Choose?
Two Ways to Get a Birth Certificate in South Dakota
The Old-Fashioned Way:
Want to learn how to get a birth certificate in South Dakota? If you like, you can always opt for the old-fashioned way of sending an application through the mail. The official application is available for download on the website of the State of South Dakota Department of Health.
There are two types of South Dakota birth certificates: certified and informational. A certified record bears a raised state seal and can be used for legal purposes, while neither is true of an informational record. Furthermore, a certified copy can be issued only to persons who belong to one of the following categories:
You are also expected to include with your application either (1) a copy of your current government-issued ID w/signature or (2) your signature notarized by a notary public.
The fee for a South Dakota birth certificate (whether certified or informational) is $15, payable to the South Dakota Department of Health.
You can mail these materials to this address:
Vital Records
207 E Missouri Ave, Ste. 1A
Pierre, SD 57501
The New Way:
You may be pleased to learn that it’s not necessary to go through all that hassle to obtain a South Dakota birth certificate. In fact, all you really need to do is fill out our convenient online form—it takes literally all of five minutes. We’ll work with the appropriate agency to facilitate the processing of your record, which will be sent to you (via email) without undue delay. Your information is always safe with us; the order form is encrypted, and the certificate itself will be sent straight to you without even going through our hands. See for yourself why FastBirthCertificates.com has the fastest processing times anywhere on the Internet.
The Old-Fashioned Way:
Want to learn how to get a birth certificate in South Dakota? If you like, you can always opt for the old-fashioned way of sending an application through the mail. The official application is available for download on the website of the State of South Dakota Department of Health.
There are two types of South Dakota birth certificates: certified and informational. A certified record bears a raised state seal and can be used for legal purposes, while neither is true of an informational record. Furthermore, a certified copy can be issued only to persons who belong to one of the following categories:
- The person named on the record
- A spouse
- A child
- A parent
- A guardian
- Next of kin
- Authorized/Designated agent
You are also expected to include with your application either (1) a copy of your current government-issued ID w/signature or (2) your signature notarized by a notary public.
The fee for a South Dakota birth certificate (whether certified or informational) is $15, payable to the South Dakota Department of Health.
You can mail these materials to this address:
Vital Records
207 E Missouri Ave, Ste. 1A
Pierre, SD 57501
The New Way:
You may be pleased to learn that it’s not necessary to go through all that hassle to obtain a South Dakota birth certificate. In fact, all you really need to do is fill out our convenient online form—it takes literally all of five minutes. We’ll work with the appropriate agency to facilitate the processing of your record, which will be sent to you (via email) without undue delay. Your information is always safe with us; the order form is encrypted, and the certificate itself will be sent straight to you without even going through our hands. See for yourself why FastBirthCertificates.com has the fastest processing times anywhere on the Internet.
What You'll Need?
South Dakota requires the applicant to submit identification, a signature, and a date in order to receive a birth certificate. Identification must be government issued, such as a driver license, state ID, or passport. Instructions are below.
*If you do not have ID please let us know through our contact us form.
**Please place your order before sending us this information. The below is listed for your reference and pre-preparation only. This information will be available again once your order is placed at which time we will need you to submit your identification, signature and date.**
Email: processing@fastbirthcertificates.com
Or text to 415.409-8220.
fastbirthcertificates.com
355 Columbus Ave. #4
San Francisco, CA 94133
As soon as you send over your ID with the signature and date we will respond to let you know we got it.
*If you do not have ID please let us know through our contact us form.
**Please place your order before sending us this information. The below is listed for your reference and pre-preparation only. This information will be available again once your order is placed at which time we will need you to submit your identification, signature and date.**
- Email or text message instructions (best option): Sign AND DATE a plain piece of paper, and place your government issued ID under or next to the signature. Take a photo of the ID/signature with a smartphone or camera, and email that to us or text it to us. Alternatively, you may scan and email the ID/signature to us if you'd like. PLEASE DO NOT FORGET THE DATE!
Email: processing@fastbirthcertificates.com
Or text to 415.409-8220.
- Fax instructions (less preferred): Sign AND date a plain piece of paper, and place your government issued ID under or next to the signature. Enlarge and lighten the ID by 300%, and fax to us. This is less effective than the above.
- Mail instructions (last resort): Mail a copy of your government issued ID with a signature AND date to us (Please note that this copy will not be returned to you.)
fastbirthcertificates.com
355 Columbus Ave. #4
San Francisco, CA 94133
As soon as you send over your ID with the signature and date we will respond to let you know we got it.
How Much Will It Cost?
South Dakota Government Standard Processing
Streamlined South Dakota Processing with FastBirthCertificates.com
- State tax may be applied where applicable
- We offer free standard shipping or trackable UPS Overnight shipping for an additional $20.00 (overnight shipping takes place after the estimated processing time listed above is complete)
- State/Government Fee = $26.50
Streamlined South Dakota Processing with FastBirthCertificates.com
- Immediate Processing Option
- $26.50 (state/government fee) + $99.95 = $126.45
- 4 to 6 business day estimated processing
- Expedited Processing Option
- $26.50 (state/government fee) + $69.95 = $96.45
- 10 to 14 business day estimated processing
- Standard Processing Option
- $26.50 (state/government fee) + $39.95 = $86.45
- 20 to 30 business day estimated processing
- State tax may be applied where applicable
- We offer free standard shipping or trackable UPS Overnight shipping for an additional $20.00 (overnight shipping takes place after the estimated processing time listed above is complete)