Marriage License Information

• PHOTO ID REQUIRED
  Examples: Driver's License, State ID, Military ID, Tribal Photo ID, etc.
• FEE: $40.00 (CASH ONLY - NO CHECKS)
• MINIMUM AGE
  16 with parental consent and birth certificate
  18 without parental consent
• BLOOD TEST Not required in South Dakota
• NO WAITING PERIOD May be used the same day. Must be used within 20 days.
• BOTH BRIDE AND GROOM MUST BE PRESENT FOR THE APPLICATION
• LICENSE MAY BE USED ANYWHERE WITHIN SOUTH DAKOTA

A Certified Copy of Marriage License after Filing is $15.00

Once a couple has indicated to us that they wish to obtain a marriage license, we will determine that they both have valid photograph ID with birth date and are over 18 years of age, have the $40.00 fee in cash, and are planning to be married within 20 days. There is a small application form to complete. We then verify the information they have provided on the application to the ID cards. The marriage license and certificate are then entered and printed on computer. After the couple has reviewed the license for accuracy, we will obtain and verify signatures. They will be briefed at that time on how the license must be completed at the time of their marriage. Upon receipt of the license fee of $40.00 we will congratulate them and send them on their way....smiling!

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