South Dakota Department of Health, Office of Vital Records · South Dakota state form
Birth Record Amendment Under 1 Year Old
Use this affidavit to request corrections to a child’s birth record before the child turns one. Parents or a legal guardian complete the form.
- What this form is
- This affidavit is for parents or a legal guardian requesting a correction to a child’s birth record under one year old. It asks for applicant details, information from the current birth record, and the incorrect and requested information. Sign the affidavit in front of a notary. The instructions say to mail the completed, notarized form and supporting documentation to Vital Records.
- Who needs it
- Parents or a legal guardian seeking to correct information on a child’s birth record before the child turns one may use this affidavit.
- Why it needs a notary
- The affidavit must be signed in front of a notary public. You can complete this notarization online with a commissioned online notary.
- How to submit it
- Mail the completed, notarized form and documentation to Vital Records, Attn: Birth Amendments, 221 W Capitol Ave, Pierre, SD 57501. The instructions also ask for the certified birth record if applicable.
Questions
Does this birth record amendment affidavit need to be notarized?
Yes. The instructions say to sign the affidavit only in the presence of a notary public. You can notarize it online with a commissioned online notary.
Who completes the Birth Record Amendment Under 1 Year Old form?
The instructions say this section is completed by the child’s parents or legal guardian. A legal guardian must provide documentation.
Where do I mail the completed affidavit?
Mail it to Vital Records, Attn: Birth Amendments, 221 W Capitol Ave, Pierre, SD 57501. Include the required documentation described in the instructions.