Short answer. The South Dakota Secretary of State, Apostille Office issues apostilles here for $25 per document, by mail and in person. Mailed requests within 2 business days of receipt; drop-offs mostly 1 to 2 business days.
At a glance
- Issuing office
- South Dakota Secretary of State, Apostille Office Official page
- Fee
- $25 per document. Expedited: an added $50.
- How to submit
- Mail the originals, or use drop-off and pick-up (no walk-in appointments).
- Processing time
- Mailed requests within 2 business days of receipt; drop-offs mostly 1 to 2 business days.
- Request form
- Apostille/Authentication Request Form Open it
- Mailing address
- Attn: Apostille Office, 500 E. Capitol Ave., Pierre, SD 57501
What each document needs first
- Vital records
- Certified by the issuing agency; a notary can't certify a birth, marriage or death certificate or divorce decree as a true copy.
- Notarized documents
- Properly certified and notarized by a South Dakota notary public.
- Court records
- The original or certified document with the raised or stamped seal of the court.
- School records
- Diplomas and transcripts must be notarized.
Checklist by document
- Vital record: county step not confirmed, 1 step not confirmed
- Notarized document: county step not confirmed, 1 step not confirmed
- Court record: county step not confirmed, 1 step not confirmed
- FBI background check: no county step first
- School record: county step not confirmed, 1 step not confirmed
Worth knowing
No walk-in appointments; drop-off and pick-up run Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and expedited service needs an appointment. Emailed or faxed documents can't be processed.
MCC Solutions handles New Jersey apostilles, and our guide explains how to get an apostille in New Jersey. For other states, this page lists the office's own process.
Official sources
- Apostilles & Authentications, South Dakota Secretary of State (checked November 2026)
General information, not legal advice. Use the office's own request form where it has one. Federal records, including FBI checks, go to the U.S. Department of State, and a destination outside the Hague Convention also needs embassy legalization.
Common questions
Who issues apostilles in South Dakota?
The South Dakota Secretary of State, Apostille Office. $25 per document.
How do I apostille a South Dakota birth or marriage certificate?
Certified by the issuing agency; a notary can't certify a birth, marriage or death certificate or divorce decree as a true copy.
Can a notarized document from South Dakota be apostilled directly?
Properly certified and notarized by a South Dakota notary public.
How long does an apostille take in South Dakota?
Mailed requests within 2 business days of receipt; drop-offs mostly 1 to 2 business days. Allow extra time for mail and for any certified copy you still need to order.
Can I get a South Dakota apostille in person or online?
Mail the originals, or use drop-off and pick-up (no walk-in appointments).
What about a South Dakota court record?
The original or certified document with the raised or stamped seal of the court.
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