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

(1) A judge of the circuit court;

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(2) A clerk or deputy clerk of the circuit court;

(3) A register of deeds;

(4) A notary public; or

(5) A magistrate.

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