The acknowledgment of any instrument may be made in this state before:

1. (1) A judge of the circuit court;
2. (2) A clerk or deputy clerk of the circuit court;
3. (3) A register of deeds;
4. (4) A notary public; or
5. (5) A magistrate.

Source: SL 1941, ch 215 , § 2; SDC Supp 1960, § 51.16A02; SL 1979, ch 149 , § 3.