Your One-Stop Shop to Become a Notary in South Dakota
The American Association of Notaries offers a simple step-by-step guide to become a South Dakota notary. With our help, becoming a South Dakota notary is easy and hassle-free.
To become a notary in South Dakota, you must:
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1- Be at least 18 years old.
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2- Be a permanent resident of South Dakota or a resident of a county bordering South Dakota and maintain a place of work or business in South Dakota.
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3- Never have been convicted of a felony.
Steps to Become a Notary in South Dakota
To become a notary public in South Dakota, make sure you meet the eligibility requirements listed above and then complete the five steps listed below:
Step 1- Order a South Dakota notary stamp/seal
South Dakota requires notary applicants to affix their notary seal impression to the application they submit by mail. Save up to 40% on South Dakota notary supplies on our website. Click here to order your South Dakota notary stamp.
Step 2- Complete a notary public application
Click here to download and complete the South Dakota notary application. To avoid rejection, be sure to follow the checklist included with the application.
Step 3- Mail your notary application and filing fee
Mail your signed notary application and the $30 filing fee to the South Dakota Secretary of State. Payment must be made by check or money order payable to the Secretary of State.
Step 4- Wait to receive your commission certificate
Do not use your notary stamp to notarize documents until you receive your notary commission certificate from the state. You are not considered a notary public until you have it.
Everything You Need to Become a Notary in South Dakota
Includes a One-year Membership to AAN
Limited time offer - save up to 40% on notary supplies
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Six-year, $25,000 South Dakota errors & omissions insurance policy. | |
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Trodat self-inking rectangular notary stamp** | |
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One-year membership to AAN | |
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Six years of expert support | |
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E-notary journal | |
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Your Cost:
Only $179.95*
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* The South Dakota Notary Package I may be purchased separately at the same net savings without the six-year, $25,000 South Dakota errors & omissions insurance policy for $23.95 plus $9.95 for shipping. Enter item # P101 on the order form. The South Dakota Notary Package II may be purchased separately at the same net savings without the six-year, $25,000 South Dakota errors & omissions insurance policy for $35.90 plus $9.95 for shipping. Enter item # P102 on the order form.
** Required by South Dakota notary law.
Notary bonds and errors and omissions insurance policies provided by this insurance agency, American Association of Notaries, Inc., are underwritten by Western Surety Company, Universal Surety of America, or Surety Bonding Company of America, which are subsidiaries of CNA Surety.