Marriage records in Brookings County, South Dakota, are accessible through several channels. BrookingsCourt.us can help you find publicly available marriage record information for the county. You can also contact the issuing authority — the Brookings County Clerk of Courts — directly, visit the office in person, or submit a request by mail. For statewide vital records, the South Dakota Department of Health maintains marriage records and can issue certified copies as well.
Brookings County Marriage Records Search
In South Dakota, marriage licenses are issued by the county register of deeds, and the completed marriage certificate is returned to and filed with that office. The Brookings County Register of Deeds maintains local marriage license and certificate records. For court-related marriage records or older case files, the Brookings County Clerk of Courts may have relevant documents on file.
The South Dakota Department of Health, Office of Vital Records, also holds statewide marriage records. If you are unsure which office has the record you need, contacting the Register of Deeds is generally the best starting point for locally filed marriage documents.
You can search some court-related records online through the South Dakota Public Access Record Search portal. For records predating 1989, requests must go directly to the clerk of courts office in the county where the record was filed.
Brookings County Register of Deeds
Brookings County Clerk of Courts
Certified Marriage Record Copies and Fees in Brookings County
Fees for marriage record copies depend on whether you order from the county Register of Deeds or from the South Dakota Department of Health's Office of Vital Records. The state office sets fees under South Dakota Codified Law § 34-25-23. County fees may vary slightly.
| Service | Fee (State Vital Records Office) |
|---|---|
| Certified copy of marriage record | $15.00 |
| Each additional copy (same order) | $15.00 |
| Search fee (included in copy fee) | Included |
County Register of Deeds offices in South Dakota typically charge a comparable fee for certified copies. Contact the Brookings County Register of Deeds directly to confirm the current local fee, as it may differ from the state rate. Processing times for in-person requests are often same-day; mail requests through the state office generally take several weeks.
Order Marriage Certificates Online or In Person in Brookings County
There are three main ways to obtain a certified copy of a Brookings County marriage certificate:
Online
The South Dakota Department of Health offers online ordering for vital records, including marriage certificates, through its website at doh.sd.gov. Orders placed online are processed by the state vital records office and typically arrive by mail. You will need to provide:
- Full names of both spouses
- Date of marriage
- County where the marriage license was issued
- Your relationship to the individuals named on the record
- A valid form of payment
In Person
Visit the Brookings County Register of Deeds at the address listed above during regular business hours. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID. Certified copies are generally available the same day if the record is on file locally.
By Mail
Send a written request to either the Brookings County Register of Deeds or the South Dakota Vital Records Office. Your request should include:
- Full names of both spouses as they appeared on the marriage license
- Approximate date of marriage
- County where the license was issued
- Your name, mailing address, and daytime phone number
- Your relationship to the individuals on the record
- A photocopy of your valid government-issued ID
- A check or money order for the applicable fee
- A self-addressed stamped envelope
Mail requests to the state office can be sent to:
You may also submit a public records request through the SD.gov portal if you need to direct an inquiry to a specific state agency. For questions about court-filed marriage documents, the South Dakota court records access page provides additional guidance on available search tools and request procedures.