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The marriage license fee in South Dakota is $40. The marriage certificate will cost another $15. You may pay via cash, check or money order. Credit card payments will incur a fee of $2.50.

Common law marriages? A common law marriage is one by agreement of the two parties without a formal ceremony. South Dakota does not recognize a common law marriage, unless it was consummated prior to 1959.

Both parties must be eighteen years old to marry. If either person is a minor, between the ages of sixteen and eighteen, the register of deeds will issue a marriage license only if the duly acknowledged written consent of the parent or guardian has been filed in the register of deeds office.

Before: Purchase your marriage license Up to 90 days before the wedding. At any SD county courthouse. Verify hours because they vary county to county. Allow at least 30 minutes. You both must be present, legally single and of age. Bring driver's licenses or other government-issued photo ID. $40 cash.

South Dakota law does not permit the marriage of those under 16. The marriage must be solemnized within 90 days from the purchase of your license or the license becomes void. Once you are married, the individual who solemnizes the marriage must return the license to the Register of Deeds within 10 days.

Civil wedding ceremonies You will be required to complete an application form and pay an application fee of $35 at the time you make your application. The Marriage Certificate (license) will not become valid until the expiration of 3 days after the date of application.