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General Services

Find services for notaries, apostilles and authentications, concealed pistol permits, lobbyist registration, administrative rules, publications, and other public information.

Licenses and Certifications

Credentials and certifications

Notary Public

Notary Services

Learn how to become or renew as a South Dakota notary and find forms, laws, and answers to common questions.

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International Documents

Apostilles and Authentications

Request certification of South Dakota documents that will be presented in another country.

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Permits

Concealed Pistol Permits

Review permit types, application requirements, reciprocity information, statistics, and frequently asked questions.

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Online Service

Lobbyist Registration

Register as a lobbyist or employer, update registration information, and submit required expense reports.

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Government Information

Records and regulation

Rules

Administrative Rules

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Education

Postsecondary Education

Find information for postsecondary institutions operating or seeking authorization in South Dakota.

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State Government

Board of Finance

Find meeting information, request deadlines, reimbursement forms, debt write-off guidance, and the appeal process.

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Official Actions

Executive Actions

Access executive orders, proclamations, and other official actions filed with the Secretary of State.

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Forms

Miscellaneous Forms

Find forms and filing information for matters handled outside the office's other primary service areas.

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South Dakota Resources

State information and publications

Publications

Secretary of State Publications

Access official publications and reports available from the Secretary of State's office.

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State Reference

Blue Book and Legislative Manual

Find South Dakota's official state manual and related reference information.

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State Government

About South Dakota

Learn about state government, the constitution, state symbols, and the proper use of the state seal.

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Legal Documents

Service of Process

Review information for serving a summons and complaint through the Secretary of State's office.

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