§ 18-1-1 Appointment by secretary of state–Term of office–Application procedure–Authority
§ 18-1-1.1 Definitions
§ 18-1-2 Oath and bond of notary
§ 18-1-3 Seal, oath, and bond filed with secretary of state
§ 18-1-3.1 Requirements of seal–Commission expiration date required below seal
§ 18-1-4 Issuance of commission–Posting–Records maintained by secretary of state
§ 18-1-7 Notarial acts of interested person or agent valid if not principal party to instrument
§ 18-1-9 Fee chargeable by notary
§ 18-1-10 Faith and credit to notarial acts
§ 18-1-11 Affixing official signature without appearance by parties as misdemeanor
§ 18-1-11.1 Notarial act–Video communication technology–Requirements
§ 18-1-12 Acting after expiration of term or disqualification as misdemeanor
§ 18-1-12.1 Performing notarial act without commission as misdemeanor
§ 18-1-12.2 Party to transaction as notary public prohibited
§ 18-1-13 Removal of notary from office for violation
§ 18-1-14 Notice to notary of revocation of commission
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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws > Title 18 > Chapter 1 - Notaries Public

  • Attorney-in-fact: A person who, acting as an agent, is given written authorization by another person to transact business for him (her) out of court.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
  • Oath: includes affirmation. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Seal: includes an impression of the seal upon the paper alone, as well as upon wax or a wafer affixed to the paper, and also the word "seal" written or printed on such paper. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.