South Dakota § 18-1-3.1 Requirements of seal--Expiration date required.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 18-1-3.1 — Requirements of seal--Expiration date required.

South Dakota § 18-1-3.1

Title 18OATHS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Ch. 18-1NOTARIES PUBLIC

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S.D. Codified Laws § 18-1-3.1 (2026).

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A notarial officer must have an official seal to be used for the purpose of acknowledging a document. The seal must be a type approved by the secretary of state and must contain at least:

(1)The notarial officer's name;

(2)The words "South Dakota";

(3)The words "notary public"; and (4) A surrounding border. Rubber stamp seals and electronic seals must contain the words and seal within the surrounding border. A notarial officer must indicate the date on which the notarial officer's commission expires below the official seal under this section.

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A notarial officer must have an official seal to be used for the purpose of acknowledging a document. The seal must be a type approved by the secretary of state and must contain at least: (1) The notarial officer's name; (2) The words "South Dakota"; (3) The words "notary public"; and (4) A surrounding border. Rubber stamp seals and electronic seals must contain the words and seal within the surrounding border. A notarial officer must indicate the date on which the notarial officer's commission expires below the official seal under this section.