South Dakota Marriage Certificate Apostille for Use in Saudi

A Marriage Certificate issued in South Dakota must be apostilled by the South Dakota Secretary of State before it can be used in Saudi. This certification confirms the authenticity of the document and ensures its legal recognition in Saudi under The Hague Apostille Convention.

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ApostillePrice5
Processing Time Standard processing available by mail Drop-off and pick-up service available Appointment service available for expedited cases only
Mailing Address (FedEx)500 E. Capitol Avenue, Pierre, SD 57501, Pierre, 57501
Phone Number(605) 773-5008

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Avoiding Rejection: A Guide to the South Dakota Marriage Certificate Apostille Process

Rules for Marriage Certificate

  • Certified Document

    You must submit an original certified copy issued by the South Dakota Department of Health (Vital Records) or a County Treasurer's office. It must have the original signature of the State Registrar or County official.

  • Notarization is REQUIRED (Critical Step)

    This is South Dakota's key requirement. The certified marriage certificate must be notarized by a South Dakota Notary Public before you send it to the Secretary of State. The notary must affix their seal and complete their notarial certificate. Rejection Cause: Sending the document without this notarization. The state apostilles the notary's signature, not the vital records official's signature directly.

  • Complete Cover Sheet

    You must include a completed "Authentication/Apostille Request Form" which acts as your cover sheet. This form is available on the South Dakota Secretary of State's website and is mandatory.

  • Correct Payment

    Include a $25.00 per apostille fee, plus a $2.00 processing fee per document (total $27.00 per document). Payment must be made by check or money order payable to "Secretary of State."

  • Pre-Paid Return Shipping

    You must include a self-addressed, stamped envelope with sufficient postage. Using a trackable service like USPS Priority Mail is highly recommended.