Department of Health



South Dakota Department of Health - Office of Vital Records


Update and clarify vital records requirements by modernizing terminology, refining filing and amendment procedures, and improving consistency across birth, death, and marriage registration processes.

New content is added below as the draft rules move through the rule-making process.







Important Dates
Public Hearing:
Comment Deadline:
Interim Rules Committee Hearing:
Filed-Secretary of State:
Rule Effective:
09/24/2026
10/04/2026
10/14/2026

Agency Contact: Cassandra Deffenbaugh mail to: DOHAdminRules@state.sd.us