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South Dakota Notary Packages and Supplies

South Dakota Notary "Discount" Association

Serving notaries since 1940, we make becoming a new notary or renewing as a notary public in "The Mount Rushmore State" straightforward and hassle-free.

We are your central notarial source to securely order your required 6-year $5,000 notarial bond, official notary seal stamp, hand-held or desk-top official notary seal embosser, official notary recording journal, certificate stamps, and other key notarial supplies.

Choose from 5 low cost new or renewal notary bond packages.
Choose from 3 additional 6-year term E&O insurance policies.

Important State of South Dakota notary links:

Change of Name / Change of Address (PDF)

State of South Dakota Notary Requirements

Click Here for simple step by step directions on how to become a new or renewal notary in South Dakota

Eligibility

Be 18 years old or older.
Be a resident of South Dakota or reside in a county bordering South Dakota and maintain a place of work or business within the state of South Dakota.
Never have been convicted of a felony.

Provisions:

Notary Term
6 years.
Notary Bond
Required. A notary bond or a personal surety in the amount of $5,000 is required for new and renewing notaries public.
Errors & Omissions Insurance
Optional. South Dakota Notary "Discount" Association strongly recommends that South Dakota notaries insure themselves against claims of negligence.
Notary Stamp/Notary Seal
Required. A embossed seal or rubber stamp seal.
Record Journal
None Required. It is strongly recommended by the South Dakota Secretary of State and South Dakota Notary "Discount" Association that South Dakota notaries public record every notarial act in a notary record book or journal.
State Filing Fee
A $30 filing fee is required for new and renewal notary applications.
Education/Testing
None required.
Jurisdiction
Statewide.
Non-Residents
Permitted. A person who resides in a county bordering South Dakota whose employment or business is within the state of South Dakota may apply. Such a person must meet the same qualifications as a South Dakota resident.
Notary Commission Renewal
To retain the same expiration date (month and day), a notary public must apply prior to the expiration of the commission by mailing the Notary Public Application, Oath, and Bond form to the Secretary of State with a $30 filing fee.

Become a New or Renewal Notary in South Dakota

Step 1

Place your order for your South Dakota new or renewal notary bond package.

Online Ordering: Proceed back to the secure shopping store to complete your order.

Fax / Email / Mail Ordering:

New or Renewal Notary Bond Package Order Form (PDF)

Fax: 1-800-637-5992

Scan & Email: statenotice@notarybonding.com

Corporate Mailing:
South Dakota Notary "Discount" Association
550 Hulet Drive, Suite 105
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302

Step 2

Follow the instructions and complete the South Dakota notary public application.

South Dakota Instructions and Notary Public Application (PDF)

Step 3

Receive your notary commission certificate and you will be authorized to begin your notarial duties.

Only after you have received a notary commission certificate issued by the Secretary of State are you authorized to notarize documents.

If you should you have any questions contact the Secretary of State at (605) 773-3537 or email at Notary@state.sd.us.

Order your notary package by fax or mail

Complete the notary package order form and return it via fax or mail.

Download New or Renewal Order Form (513.12 KB)

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