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Where can a marriage license from Minnehaha County be used?

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Direct answer

In Minnehaha County, valid anywhere in South Dakota. A South Dakota license cannot be used for a ceremony in another state. The office also states: "The ceremony must be performed within the state of South Dakota, since a South Dakota marriage license cannot be used in any other state.".

Published rule and conditions

Where the license is valid
Valid anywhere in South Dakota. A South Dakota license cannot be used for a ceremony in another state.

The office also states: "The ceremony must be performed within the state of South Dakota, since a South Dakota marriage license cannot be used in any other state."

Official requirement

A South Dakota marriage license is effective throughout the entire state. Therefore, a South Dakota marriage license may be obtained from any South Dakota county Register of Deeds, and the ceremony then performed in the same county or any other county within the state, regardless of which county the license may have been issued in.

Issuing office

Minnehaha County Register of Deeds

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Official sources for this answer

  • Marriage License RequirementsMinnehaha County Register of Deeds - checked July 30, 2026

    Both applicants must be 18 years of age or older in order to obtain a South Dakota marriage license. The applicants are required to appear in person at the Register of Deeds office, show proof of identification and age, complete marriage license application forms, and have their signatures to their applications captured electronically. Examples of acceptable forms of identification include a valid U.S. issued driver's license, passport, tribal I.D., etc. Effective July 1, 2020, a marriage license must be used within 90 days of issuance or the license will expire. A South Dakota marriage license is effective throughout the entire state. There is a cash fee of $40.00 required for a South Dakota marriage license. We are unable to accept credit cards, debit cards or checks for this fee. If you wish to obtain a marriage license, please arrive at the Register of Deeds office no later than 4:45 pm.

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