The Hand County Clerk's Office is responsible for keeping and preserving public records for a local government in Hand County, SD. As part of this job, Clerks often maintain Hand County vital records, including marriage records. This can include marriage certificates and marriage license applications, which contain information such as names, parents' names, dates of birth, the location and date of the wedding, and the names of the officiant and witnesses, if any. These Hand County marriage records may be required to legally change a name, apply for spousal benefits, or access other government services. These records are useful for legal purposes and for genealogical research. Many Clerk's Offices also issue certified Hand County marriage certificates, which function as legal proof that a marriage is valid. Marriage records can be requested online from the Clerk's Office website.
Hand County Clerk Ree Heights SD 415 West 1st Avenue # 11 57362 605-853-3337