To be acceptable for a delayed for registration, the certificate of marriage must be supported by:

1. (1) A copy of the license or the application for license if the license was granted; and
2. (2) A signed statement from the official conducting the wedding ceremony or the custodian of the records of the official and from the two witnesses to the wedding ceremony indicating that a marriage ceremony was performed and the date and place of the marriage; or

3. (3) An order from a court of competent jurisdiction ordering a delayed certificate of marriage to be filed and providing the following information:

   1. (a) Bride information:

      1. (i) Name prior to marriage;
      2. (ii) Date of birth; and
      3. (iii) Residence city and county;

   2. (b) Groom information:

      1. (i) Name prior to marriage;
      2. (ii) Date of birth; and
      3. (iii) Residence city and county; and

   3. (c) Marriage information:

      1. (i) Date of marriage; and
      2. (ii) City and county of marriage.

Source: 31 SDR 213, effective July 4, 2005.

General Authority: SDCL 34-25-42.

Law Implemented: SDCL 34-25-42.