South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 37 - Change Of Name
Section 21-37-3.1 - Single petition for certain family members.

21-37-3.1. Single petition for certain family members.
Persons who are married pursuant to §25-1-1 and any natural or adopted child of either person may file one petition for change of name.

Source: SL 1998, ch 128, §1.

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.

Section 21-37-5.2 - Notice and open court requirements--Exception--Name change of victims--Sealed records.

Section 21-37-6 - Change of name of municipality or platted portion--Proceedings.

Section 21-37-7 - Petition for change of name of municipality or platted portion.

Section 21-37-8 - Publication of notice of hearing on change of name of municipality of platted portion.

Section 21-37-9 - Hearing and order on change of name of municipality or platted portion--Proof of voters' desire required--Duplication of names avoided.

Section 21-37-10 - Judgment for costs against petitioner.