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.

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

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Concealed Pistol Permits

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