South Dakota

South Dakota’s Equal Rights Law: A FAQ

First published on March 27, 2023 • Last updated on March 27, 2023

What South Dakota’s new law does, plus how and when adopted people can apply to the state for a copy of their own original birth records.

First published on March 11, 2017 • Last updated on March 27, 2023

Adoptee rights and South Dakota law, with a focus on original birth certificates, court records, descendants, and adult adoption.