Clay County, SD Birth, Death, Marriage, Divorce Records

Clay County vital recordsBirth and death records since July 1905 are available to eligible individuals, for a fee and with proper identification, at the Clay County, South Dakota Register of Deeds. For older birth records, see the South Dakota Department of Health searchable database. Vital records may also be ordered online by credit card at VitalChek. Marriage records are available beginning 1860; old cemetery records are with each cemetery. The modern settlement of Clay County began in 1859. In 1862 the county was organized; later, the city of Vermillion, named either for the old Fort Vermillion or for the near-by Vermillion River, became the county seat.

Clay County Recorder Office - Birth, Death, Marriage & Divorce Records


Clay County
211 W Main St, #202
Vermillion, SD 57069
Hours of Operation: 8AM-5PM CST
Phone: 605-677-7130
Real Estate: 605-677-7130
Assessor: 605-677-7140
Treasurer: 605-677-7123
Appraiser: 605-677-7140
Elections: 605-677-7120
Vital Records: 605-677-7130
Recording Officer: Register of Deeds
Assessor Fax: 605-677-7140
Assessor Website

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Clay County Birth & Death Records

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