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Divorce Records in Pennington County, SD

Divorce decrees from the county court that granted the divorce; the state vital-records office keeps a searchable index. Below is how to obtain divorce records in Pennington County, South Dakota — starting with the official government sources.

Where to get them

Official government sources

The authoritative record holders — straight from the source, no middleman. Many are free; where a standard government fee applies, it’s shown.

  • Order certified birth and death certificates from the South Dakota Department of Health, the official state vital records office.

    3-5 business days by mail$15 per copyOnline, mail, in personEligible relationship required; valid photo ID
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  • Pennington County Clerk / RegistrarOfficial · Free

    Marriage licenses and many local vital records are filed with the Pennington County, SD County Clerk or Registrar — often the fastest source for Pennington County records.

  • The CDC's National Center for Health Statistics lists each state's vital-records office, fees, and requirements for birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates (free).

What’s included

What you can find

  • Divorce decrees
  • Case number
  • County & date
  • Settlement terms

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