If you are 18 or older
- Both parties need to be here at the same time to sign in our presence.
- Proof of age must be determined by showing a driver’s license, certified copy of a birth certificate or any photographic identification which includes the applicant’s name and birth date. Please bring with you one of these forms of identification. Your Social Security Number will be required on this form so please be sure you know your number.
- The application is only good for 90 days, and must be obtained prior to the ceremony. There is no waiting period, it is good upon issuance.
- A license may be purchased in any county in the State of South Dakota and the marriage solemnized in any county in the State of South Dakota. (What this means is you do not have to purchase the license in the county you are having the ceremony in, but you do have to purchase the license and solemnize the marriage all in the State of South Dakota.)
- If you are planning to get married outside the state of South Dakota, you will need to get your license from that State.
- The cost of the license is $40.00. We do not take checks for this service but will take cash or debit/credit cards. (convenience fee of $2.50 applies when using debit or credit cards.)
- The office will provide forms to be filled out. Both applicants must be present.
If you are between the ages of 16 and under 18 all requirements above apply as well as the following:
- You must have a parent or guardian’s written notarized consent.
- The requirements by law will change as of July 1st, 2026, including an age range limitation, and/or providing a court order.
Solemnization of Marriage in Courthouse
The Clerk of Courts Office may solemnize a marriage by appointment only. Please call the Clerk of Courts to set up a time if you wish to get married in the courthouse once you have received a marriage license.
Phone: 605-995-8105 & Press #5
Speak to the Clerk of Courts to for the Cost to Solemnize the Marriage.
Solemnization of Marriage by a Religious Officiant or Other
Neither the Davison County Register of Deeds, nor the State, keeps a roster of officials who can perform the ceremony. It is the responsibility of the couple to identify an officiant.
Online Ordained officials are considered Religious and may perform the ceremony.
Mayors are considered a Civil officiant and may perform the ceremony.
Solemnization of Marriage without a License
Marriage Ceremonies performed without a valid license are considered a legally binding ceremony. A license will not be issued by the Register of Deeds of any County after this has been performed.
25-1-31. Solemnization of marriage without license as misdemeanor.
If any marriage is solemnized without the license required by this title being procured, the parties so married and all persons aiding in such marriage are guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.
Contact Us
Davison County, Register of Deeds
Danna Kolbeck
200 East 4th Ave.
Mitchell, SD 57301
Telephone: 605-995-8616
Fax: 605-995-8648
Email: [email protected]