Identity and ages of parties to be established before solemnization of marriage

Before performing the marriage ceremony, the person solemnizing a marriage shall ascertain by personal knowledge or by requesting a photographic identification: (1) The identity of the parties; (2) Their real and full names and places of residence; and (3) The names and places of residence of the two witnesses. Source: SDC 1939, § 14.0116; SL 1993, ch 191 , § 5.