South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 37 - Change Of Name
Section 21-37-1 - Circuit court power to change names--Pending proceedings and existing rights unaffected.

21-37-1. Circuit court power to change names--Pending proceedings and existing rights unaffected.
The circuit court shall have authority to change the names of persons, municipalities, and the name of any recorded plat or map of land situated within the limits of any municipality, as provided in this chapter. The change of names shall in no manner affect or alter any pending action or legal proceeding, nor any right, title, or interest whatsoever.

Source: CCivP 1877, §§734, 737; CL 1887, §§5556, 5559; RCCivP 1903, §§803, 806; SL 1903, ch 183; RC 1919, §§3042, 3045; SDC 1939 & Supp 1960, §37.1001; SL 1992, ch 60, §2.

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Structure South Dakota Codified Laws

South Dakota Codified Laws

Title 21 - Judicial Remedies

Chapter 37 - Change Of Name

Section 21-37-1 - Circuit court power to change names--Pending proceedings and existing rights unaffected.

Section 21-37-2 - Residence required for change of name of person--Proceedings.

Section 21-37-3 - Petition for change of name of person--Contents.

Section 21-37-3.1 - Single petition for certain family members.

Section 21-37-4 - Notice of hearing on change of name of person.

Section 21-37-5 - Hearing and order changing name of person.

Section 21-37-5.1 - Exception to notice and open court hearing requirements for name change of minor.