South Dakota Secretary of State

SD Secretary of State ► Administrative Services Overview ► Notary Commissions

Mission: Serving notaries and the public by expeditiously filing accurate public records.

This website can serve as a resource guide for notaries public in South Dakota. You will find links to the State’s notary statutes, definitions of terms commonly used in performing notarial acts, and the procedures for becoming a notary public in South Dakota. In addition, we hope this information will make the notary conscious of his or her responsibilities and obligations. The position of a notary public should not be taken lightly. Once appointed and commissioned, a notary public becomes a public officer charged with "special trust and confidence in integrity and ability." To faithfully serve the public, the notary public must be knowledgeable about his or her responsibilities. It is our hope that this information will be a valuable resource for notaries public in South Dakota. If you have any questions or if we can be of any further service to you, feel free to contact our office.
*Notary Information*

How to Become a Notary Glossary of Terms Getting a Notary Seal Lost or Stolen Seal Seven Concepts Commission & Expiration Dates Notary Laws SDCL 18-1	Uniform Acknowledgement SDCL 18-5 Dos & Don'ts What If I Move? Name Changes Renewal Notary Public Handbook (PDF)
*Notary Forms*

The following forms are available in Adobe Acrobat fill-able format. Information on Loading an Acrobat Reader
Notary Application Notary Change Form (Use this form to change Name, Address, and/or Seal) Notary Re-application

*Information Access System*

The information access system provides real-time access to the notary public database. The information system can query for a notary by name for a specific city or county.
Search Notary Database

Notary Commissions

Apostilles & Authentications

Summons & Complaints

Lobbyist Registration

Concealed Pistol Permits

Filing Fees

Miscellaneous Filings

Blue Book