Getting an ID and Documents Back in South Dakota: State ID, Birth Certificate and Social Security Card

Yes, once. The Department of Public Safety offers a free non driver ID card for people experiencing homelessness. You complete an Affidavit of Homeless Status and a Consent for use of South Dakota Address form. You and a homeless service provider who knows your housing status sign them in front of a notary. Call 605 773 3178, Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm CT.

Official page: dakotaathome.sd.gov/search/0ea9cb52-f637-5311-8971-43d2a5c27990

A person experiencing homelessness can get one South Dakota birth certificate at no cost. Fill out the Vital Records Request form, include the ID it lists, and add a notarized Affidavit of Homeless Status signed by you and a homeless services provider. Submit it at any Register of Deeds or Vital Records, or by mail to 221 W Capitol Ave, Pierre, SD 57501. Call 605 773 4961.

Official page: doh.sd.gov/licensing-and-records/vital-records/homeless-birth-certificate-waiver

There is a $15 search fee for every request, due before the search. It is not refunded if no record is found. Ordering online or by phone through VitalChek adds fees, for a total of $26.50 by regular mail.

Official page: doh.sd.gov/licensing-and-records/vital-records/order-vital-records

Church Response at 30 Main Street helps with fees for birth certificates and state IDs for work, housing or school. It serves Pennington County, and you must show proof of identification. Call 605 342 5360, Monday to Friday, 9 am to 4 pm MT.

Official page: dakotaathome.sd.gov/search/b0f39778-a174-5538-bee4-8d741508545a

Yes. Social Security limits replacement cards to 3 per year and 10 in a lifetime. After that, a card can still be issued with proof of hardship or another listed exception. Name changes do not count toward the limit.

Official page: secure.ssa.gov/apps10/poms.nsf/lnx/0110205400