How to Notarize and Authenticate Documents for the State of South Dakota Secretary of State? 518-956-5673

South Dakota State Secretary of State Notarization and Authentication Self-Service Guide

There are two types of Secretary of State notarization and authentication: Apostille and Certificate of Authentication. Apostille, also known as "Hague Authentication," can only be used within Hague Convention member countries. Since Chinese consulates are currently not part of the "Hague Authentication treaty countries," only "Certificate of Authentication" can be submitted to Chinese consulates in the United States.

If you don’t have time to handle it yourself, you can also contact CHV for agency services. Call our customer service at: 1-518-956-5673 (US). We provide notarization and authentication services for personal or corporate documents from all 50 U.S. states, including consular three-level authentication or Hague Authentication, with expedited processing available—completed in as fast as 3 business days.

In-office or mail-in processing:

South Dakota Secretary of State
Apostilles & Authentications
Capitol Building
500 East Capitol Avenue Ste. 204
Pierre, SD 57501

Website: https://sdsos.gov/services-for-individuals/apostilles-authentications

South Dakota Notarization and Authentication Processing Reminders

To obtain a Hague Authentication from the office of South Dakota Secretary of State Shantel Krebs, please carefully read the following precautions to ensure your documents are acceptable:

Precautions for vital records: Birth, death, and marriage certificates must be original certified copies issued by:
The State Department of Health or the County Register of Deeds.
If you need copies of vital records, birth, death, or marriage certificates, contact the Register of Deeds in the originating county or the State Department of Health at 605-773-4961.

Precautions for business documents: Corporate documents, articles of incorporation, bylaws, and powers of attorney must be notarized by a reputable, currently commissioned South Dakota notary public.

Precautions for diplomas and transcripts: Issued by the University of South Dakota, South Dakota State University, Dakota State University, Northern State University, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, Augustana University, and other colleges, they must bear the original notarized signature of the registrar.

Precautions for notarized documents: Must include the original signature of a South Dakota notary public, along with a seal and notary statement.

Documents we frequently process for Hague Authentication in South Dakota include: birth, marriage, divorce, and death certificates; articles of incorporation; corporate bylaws; powers of attorney; diplomas; and transcripts.