Sioux Falls, South Dakota document errands: printing, fax, notary, passports and certified copies (2026)
Where to print, fax, notarize, apply for a passport and get certified copies in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, using only official and provider pages. Each fact links to its source. Some facts are statewide or national rather than local. We label those.
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Which offices serve Sioux Falls: Sioux Falls is in Minnehaha and Lincoln counties [25]. Siouxland Libraries serves Sioux Falls and Minnehaha County [2]. In South Dakota the county Register of Deeds records documents, issues marriage licenses and issues certified South Dakota birth, death and marriage certificates. The Minnehaha County Register of Deeds is at 415 N. Dakota Ave [8]. Any South Dakota Register of Deeds, including Lincoln County's in Canton, can issue those vital records [12][14]. Court records come from the Clerk of Courts of the county where the case was filed [19][20].
Short version: Siouxland Libraries prints for 10¢ a page in black and white and 20¢ in color, scans for free and sends faxes for 20¢ a page [1]. South Dakota has no dollar cap on notary fees since a 2025 law, but no fee may be charged for notarizing an absentee ballot request (statewide) [15][16]. A marriage license is $40, cash only at Minnehaha County [10][11]. A certified birth or death certificate is $15 [9][10]. Recording a deed is $30 [10].
Printing, copying, scanning and fax
Siouxland Libraries
- Printing: from public computers, $0.10 per page in black and white and $0.20 per page in color [1].
- Scan: "These kiosks provide free, self-service scanning. Scan to USB, email, and more." [1]
- Fax: self-service faxing is $0.20 per page within the United States and Canada, and international faxing is also $0.20 per page. Scan and fax stations are at the Caille, Downtown, Oak View, Prairie West and Ronning branches [1].
- Copies: we didn't find a photocopy price for walk-in customers on the library pages we checked [1].
- Print from your device: upload, email or use the ePRINTit app, then release the job at a kiosk. Jobs stay in the system for 24 hours. Prints are $0.10 per page in black and white and $0.20 in color, on 8.5" x 11" paper. The page lists the Brandon, Caille, Downtown, Prairie West and Ronning branches [2].
- Downtown Library: 200 N. Dakota Ave., Sioux Falls 57104, 605-367-8700. Mon–Thu 9 a.m.–8 p.m., Fri 9 a.m.–6 p.m., Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and Sun 1–5 p.m. [3].
The UPS Store
The UPS Store #2125, 2601 S Minnesota Ave, Ste 105, Sioux Falls, (605) 330-9606, lists printing and copying, mobile printing, fax (send and receive), notary, passport photos and shredding. Its page lists hours of Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–6:30 p.m., Sat 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m. and Sun 10 a.m.–3 p.m. [22]. We didn't find prices on the store's page.
See printing prices and fax prices.
Notary in Sioux Falls
- Library: Siouxland Libraries says, "The library does not offer notary services," and refers people to their bank or The UPS Store [4].
- The UPS Store: the 2601 S Minnesota Ave store lists notary service, with notary hours "Available 7 Days" [22]. We didn't find its notary price.
- Fees (statewide): South Dakota law says a notary "may charge and receive a fee for each instrument notarized," except that no notary may charge a fee for notarizing a request for an absentee ballot [15][17]. A 2025 law (House Bill 1192, signed March 12, 2025) removed the old cap of ten dollars [16]. So there's no state dollar maximum, as in Kansas. Nebraska's acknowledgment cap is $5, and Wyoming's and Arizona's caps are $10 per notarial act.
- Where notaries can act (statewide): South Dakota notaries can notarize only within South Dakota [18]. Remote online notarization has been allowed since a 2024 law, but the notary must be physically in South Dakota; the signer can be anywhere [18].
- ID (statewide): the Secretary of State lists government-issued photo IDs such as a U.S. passport, a driver's license or state ID card, a tribal ID or a U.S. Armed Forces ID card [18].
- Find a notary (statewide): the Secretary of State's Notary Public Search lists active notaries and e-notaries [18].
Passports in Sioux Falls
The U.S. Department of State's Passport Acceptance Facility Locator data lists two Sioux Falls facilities, both post offices [5]:
| Facility | Address and phone | Passport hours (locator) | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls Downtown Station (USPS) | 320 S 2nd Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57104. 605-575-3542 | Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–3 p.m. (closed 1–1:30 p.m.); Sat 9 a.m.–noon | Listed as on site Mon–Fri, not Saturday |
| Meadows Postal Store (USPS) | 2501 South Louise Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57106. 605-575-3561 | Mon–Fri 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. (closed noon–12:30 p.m.); Sat 9 a.m.–noon | Listed as on site Mon–Fri, not Saturday |
- Appointments: for both post offices, the locator says to schedule a passport appointment or view more acceptance times at usps.com/scheduler [5].
- Post office fees (national): a $35.00 acceptance fee and a $15.00 photo fee "if needed" [6].
- Faster service (national): the State Department's 1–3 business day return delivery is $26.87, for passport books only [7].
- Photos elsewhere: the 2601 S Minnesota Ave UPS Store lists passport and ID photos [22]. We didn't find its price.
See also the passport checklist and passport photo prices.
Birth, death, marriage, court and recorded-document copies
Birth, death and marriage certificates: Minnehaha County Register of Deeds
- Where: Administration Building, 1st Floor, 415 N. Dakota Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57104, (605) 367-4223. Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m., including the noon hour [8].
- Fee: $15.00 for each certified birth, death or marriage certificate. The fee is required by law even if no record is found [9][10].
- How: complete the South Dakota Vital Records Request form and provide proof of identity. Cash is preferred; debit and credit cards are accepted with an extra fee. By mail, send a money order payable to the Minnehaha County Register of Deeds and a self-addressed stamped envelope [9].
- Which records (local office): any South Dakota Register of Deeds can issue marriage certificates for South Dakota marriages from 1950 on and death certificates for deaths from January 1, 1960 on. If the office can't find a record, it sends the request to the Department of Health for a further search [9].
- Lincoln County: the Lincoln County Register of Deeds is at 104 N. Main, Suite 130, Canton, SD 57013, 605-764-5661 [14].
- Who can order (statewide): South Dakota vital records aren't open for public inspection. Eligible people include the person named, a spouse, child, parent, guardian or next of kin, with a government-issued photo ID or, without one, copies of two other documents [12].
- State office (statewide): the Department of Health Vital Records Office, 221 W. Capitol Ave., Pierre, 605-773-4961, also charges $15 per certificate. Orders can be in person, by mail, online or by phone. Copies can't be faxed or emailed. VitalChek is the only authorized online vendor; its page lists a $6.50 VitalChek fee and a $5.00 expedite fee, plus $17.50 for optional UPS Next Day [12].
- Divorce (statewide): divorce certificates come only from the state office; divorce decrees come from the Clerk of Courts in the county where the divorce was filed [12].
Marriage licenses: Register of Deeds
- Fee: $40, set by state law [13][26]. Minnehaha County takes cash only, not credit cards, debit cards or checks [10][11].
- Rules: both applicants appear in person with proof of identity and age. Arrive at the Minnehaha County Register of Deeds by 4:45 p.m. The license must be used within 90 days and only in South Dakota [11]. There's no blood test or waiting period (statewide) [13].
- Any county (statewide): you can get a license from any South Dakota Register of Deeds and marry in any county. You can submit the application online first through the state Vital Records Services Portal [11][13].
Recorded documents: Minnehaha County Register of Deeds
- Recording: $30.00 for a deed, mortgage or miscellaneous document, plus $2.00 per page over 50 pages. Documents must meet the state format standards (SDCL 43-28-23) [10]. The $30 fee for the first 50 pages is set by state law [21].
- Copies: $1.00 a page, and a certification fee of $5.00 [10]. State law sets certified copies at $5 for the first page plus $1 for each additional page [21].
Court records: Clerk of Courts
- Minnehaha County: 425 N. Dakota Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, 605-367-5900. Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m. A public copy machine and scanner is outside the Civil/Small Claims Office on the second floor of the courthouse [19].
- Lincoln County: 104 N Main Street, Canton, SD 57013, 605-836-1990. Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m. [19].
- Fees (statewide): the court system's schedule lists certified copies and authenticated copies at $2.00 each and record searches at $20.00 per name. Copy fees depend on the type of copy and the number of pages [20]. We didn't find a per-page price for plain copies. The court system's records-request page says, "Copying and certification fees shall be charged as determined by statute or Supreme Court Rule," and we didn't find a published per-page amount there either. Its online record search (PARS) charges $20 for each search, charged even if the search finds no records [27].
Apostilles (statewide)
The South Dakota Secretary of State in Pierre charges $25.00 per document. Mailed requests are processed within 2 business days of receipt. Expedited appointments add a $50 fee and are limited to 10 documents. Vital records for an apostille must be certified copies from a Register of Deeds or the Department of Health, not notarized copies [24]. See the apostille guide.
More on certified copies: how to get a certified copy.
Money orders
USPS money order fees are national: $2.65 for $0.01 to $500.00, and $3.75 for $500.01 to $1,000.00. Pay with cash or a debit card, not a credit card. The limit is $1,000 per domestic money order [23]. Other sellers: money order guide.
Shredding
- Free events: we didn't find an upcoming free shred event on the official city and county pages we checked.
- The UPS Store: the 2601 S Minnesota Ave store lists shredding [22]. We didn't find its price.
For paid per-pound shredding, see where to shred documents.
Questions
How much is printing at the Sioux Falls library?
10 cents a page in black and white and 20 cents in color at Siouxland Libraries. Scanning is free [1].
Can I send a fax at the library in Sioux Falls?
Yes. Self-service faxing is 20 cents a page, including international faxes, at the Caille, Downtown, Oak View, Prairie West and Ronning branches [1].
What does a notary cost in South Dakota?
There's no state dollar maximum since a 2025 law removed the old cap of ten dollars. A notary can't charge for notarizing an absentee ballot request (statewide) [15][16].
Where can I apply for a passport in Sioux Falls?
The State Department's locator lists two Sioux Falls post offices: the Downtown Station at 320 S 2nd Ave. and the Meadows Postal Store at 2501 South Louise Ave. Book at usps.com/scheduler [5].
Where do I get a birth certificate in Sioux Falls?
At the Minnehaha County Register of Deeds, 415 N. Dakota Ave., for $15 a copy [9][10]. Any South Dakota Register of Deeds can issue one [12].
Sources
All sources last checked Oct 29, 2026, except the locator data file.
- Siouxland Libraries, "Computers and More": siouxlandlib.org/services/technology/computers-and-more (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Siouxland Libraries, "Mobile Printing": siouxlandlib.org/services/technology/mobile-printing (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Siouxland Libraries, "Downtown Library": siouxlandlib.org/Venues/downtown-library (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Siouxland Libraries, "Frequently Asked Questions": siouxlandlib.org/services/help/FAQ (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- U.S. Department of State, Passport Acceptance Facility Locator (locator data file, downloaded Oct 28, 2026, filtered to South Dakota): passportfacilitylocator.travel.state.gov (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
- USPS, "Passports": usps.com/international/passports.htm (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- U.S. Department of State, passport fees page (Last Updated March 19, 2026): travel.state.gov/en/passports/apply/help/fees.html (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Minnehaha County, "Register of Deeds": minnehahacounty.gov/dept/rd/rd.php (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Minnehaha County Register of Deeds, "Vital Records": minnehahacounty.gov/dept/rd/vital_records/vital_records.php (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Minnehaha County Register of Deeds, "Recording Fees": minnehahacounty.gov/dept/rd/fees/fees.php (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Minnehaha County Register of Deeds, "Marriage License Requirements": minnehahacounty.gov/dept/rd/vital_records/marriages/marriages.php (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- South Dakota Department of Health, "Order Vital Records", "Vital Records Fees" and "Eligibility & Identification": doh.sd.gov/licensing-and-records/vital-records/order-vital-records, doh.sd.gov/licensing-and-records/vital-records/order-vital-records/vital-records-fees, doh.sd.gov/licensing-and-records/vital-records/order-vital-records/eligibility-identification (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- South Dakota Department of Health, "Marriage Requirements": doh.sd.gov/licensing-and-records/vital-records/marriage-requirements (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- South Dakota Department of Health, "Find a Register of Deeds Office": doh.sd.gov/licensing-and-records/find-a-register-of-deeds-office (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- South Dakota Codified Laws § 18-1-9: sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/18-1-9 (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- South Dakota Legislature, 2025 Session Laws, Chapter 91 (House Bill 1192): sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Session_Laws/Chapter/8196 (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- South Dakota Secretary of State, "South Dakota Notary Public Handbook" (July 2025, PDF): sdsos.gov/general-services/notary-public/docs/SDNotaryPublicHandbook.pdf (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- South Dakota Secretary of State, "Frequently Asked Questions for Notary Public" and "Remote Electronic Notarization": sdsos.gov/general-services/notary-public/notaryfaqs.aspx, sdsos.gov/general-services/notary-public/enotary.aspx (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- South Dakota Unified Judicial System, "Minnehaha County" and "Lincoln County": ujs.sd.gov/court-finder/second-judicial-circuit/minnehaha-county, ujs.sd.gov/court-finder/second-judicial-circuit/lincoln-county (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- South Dakota Unified Judicial System, "Schedule of Court Costs" (PDF; civil fees effective January 1, 2025) and "Court Case Frequently Asked Questions": media.sd.gov/ujs/fileserve/ScheduleCourtCosts.pdf, ujs.sd.gov/faq/court-cases (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- South Dakota Codified Laws § 7-9-15: sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/7-9-15 (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- The UPS Store #2125, 2601 S Minnesota Ave, Sioux Falls, SD: locations.theupsstore.com/sd/sioux-falls/2601-s-minnesota-ave (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- USPS, "Money Orders": usps.com/shop/money-orders.htm (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- South Dakota Secretary of State, "Apostilles & Authentications": sdsos.gov/general-services/apostilles-authentications.aspx (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- U.S. Census Bureau, "South Dakota Geographic Notes" for places (PDF): www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/economic-census/2007/guidance/geonotes/sd/south-dakota-places.pdf (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- South Dakota Codified Laws § 25-1-10: sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/25-1-10 (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- South Dakota Unified Judicial System, "Court Data and Statistics" and "Court Records Search": ujs.sd.gov/cases-and-records/court-data-and-statistics, ujs.sd.gov/cases-and-records/court-records-search (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
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