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Overview of Adoption Records Access and Information in South Dakota

South Dakota Dept. of Vital Statistics

Vital Records, Dept of Health
600 East Capitol
Pierre, SD 57501-2536
(605) 773-4961
Email: kathimu@doh.state.sd.us

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Overview of South Dakota Adoption Information
In South Dakota, the Court may order disclosure of records of adoption proceedings to adult adoptees and adoptive parents. The Department of Social Services maintains a voluntary adoption registry for adult adoptees and birth parent(s).
S.D. Codified Laws Ann. 25-6-15 et seq.