The acknowledgment of any instrument may be made in this state before: (1) A judge of the circuit court; (2) A clerk or deputy clerk of the circuit court; (3) A register of deeds; (4) A notary public; or (5) A magistrate. Source: SL 1941, ch 215 , § 2; SDC Supp 1960, § 51.16A02; SL 1979, ch 149 , § 3.
Officers permitted to take acknowledgment within state
SDCL § 18-5-2 — under UNIFORM ACKNOWLEDGMENT LAW.
SDCL § 18-5-2