NEW LAW: SB 175 went into effect March 26, 2026. A NEW voter who does not provide documentary proof of citizenship at the time of registration must be registered as a federal-only voter. Under SB 175 Section 3, or at SDCL § 12-4-1.4, acceptable proof of citizenship for voter registration includes:

1. A South Dakota driver license or nondriver identification card issued after July 1, 2025;

2. A driver license or nondriver ID card from another state indicating citizenship has been verified;

3. A tribal identification card;

   OR

4. A photocopy of one of the following:

   1. Birth certificate;

   2. United States passport;

   3. Consular Report of Birth Abroad issued by the U.S. Department of State;

   4. The individual's certificate of naturalization;

   5. Any other documentation permitted under 42 C.F.R. § 436.407