Quick Facts
Commission Term
6 years
Bond
$5,000 until July 1, 2025; NO BOND REQUIRED after July 1, 2025
Application Fee
$30
Issuing Authority
South Dakota Secretary of State
Journal
Optional
Fee Caps
Yes
Authorized Services
Core Services
Free Tier Acknowledgment
Authorized
Jurat
Authorized
Oath / Affirmation
Authorized
Affidavit
— Not authorized
Deposition
Authorized
Protest
Authorized
Copy Certification
Authorized
Bills in Chancery
— Not authorized
Witnessing
Authorized
Safe Deposit Box
— Not authorized
Advanced Services
Pro Tier Remote Online Notarization
— Not authorized
Marriage Solemnization
— Not authorized
eNotarization
Authorized
Electronic Copy Cert.
— Not authorized
Identity Verification Methods
- Personal Knowledge
- Government-Issued ID
- Credible Witness
Remote Online Notarization (RON)
RON Available
South Dakota authorizes remote online notarization. Additional requirements may apply.
Key Considerations
- SB 211 (2024) signed March 14, 2024 - amended notary laws for RON and electronic documents
- RON effective July 1, 2024
- Bond requirement ELIMINATED effective July 1, 2025 (was $5,000)
- 6-year commission term (longer than most states)
- NO exam or education required
Regulatory Authority
South Dakota Secretary of State
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