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Are witnesses required for a marriage in Minnehaha County?

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Direct answer

In Minnehaha County, state law assumes two witnesses: before the ceremony the person solemnizing the marriage must establish their names and places of residence, along with the identity of the couple. The Register of Deeds publishes no witness requirement of its own; this is the statewide rule in SDCL 25-1-32.

Published rule and conditions

Marriage ceremony witness rule
State law assumes two witnesses: before the ceremony the person solemnizing the marriage must establish their names and places of residence, along with the identity of the couple.

The Register of Deeds publishes no witness requirement of its own; this is the statewide rule in SDCL 25-1-32.

Official requirement

Before performing the marriage ceremony, the person solemnizing a marriage shall ascertain by personal knowledge or by requesting a photographic identification: (1) The identity of the parties; (2) Their real and full names and places of residence; and (3) The names and places of residence of the two witnesses.

Issuing office

Minnehaha County Register of Deeds

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Official sources for this answer

  • SDCL Chapter 25-1 — Validity and Performance of MarriagesSouth Dakota Legislature - checked July 30, 2026

    25-1-24: Any marriage license issued under the provisions of this chapter shall become void unless the marriage is solemnized within ninety days following issuance. 25-1-32: Before performing the marriage ceremony, the person solemnizing a marriage shall ascertain by personal knowledge or by requesting a photographic identification: (1) The identity of the parties; (2) Their real and full names and places of residence; and (3) The names and places of residence of the two witnesses. 25-1-13: A marriage license may not be issued under this section if the age difference between the applicants is greater than four years. 25-1-9: No marriage may be contracted in this state unless both individuals applying for the marriage license have attained the age of eighteen at the time the marriage license is issued.

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