South Dakota Adoption Laws

South Dakota Adoption Laws

Adoption Laws in South Dakota

Adoption Records Access

  • Non-Identifying Information : A person must completed eighteen years of age or older to obtain non identifying information.

  • Identifying Information : A person may obtain identifying information through adoption registry. South Dakota Adoption Laws

  • Contact :

    DiAnn Kleinsasser
    South Dakota Voluntary Registry
    700 Governor's Drive
    Richard F. Kneip Building
    Pierre, SD 57501-2291
    (605) 773-3227
    (605) 773-6834 fax>

  • Birth Certificate (Original): To obtain certificate, an adoptee must requests the court in which the adoption was finalized.

Consents

  • Consent to an adoption shall be done by:
    Statute: - § 25-6-4
    • A parent.

  • Age Requirement for consideration of Adoptee Consent :
    Statute: - § 25-6-5
    A child of twelve years of age or older must consent to the adoption.

  • When Consent is not required :
    Statute: - § 25-6-4
    • If parent has abused or abandoned the child.
    • On failure of responsibilities assumed for child.
    • In case of any unfitness because of habitual use of drugs or any alcohol.

  • Parental Consent can be executed :
    Statute: - § 25-5A-4
    • At least five days period is must for file the petition to consent or finish the rights after the birth of child.
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