South Dakota power of attorney form (durable)

South Dakota execution rules: notarization required — SDCL ch. 59-12; form § 59-12-41. The generator builds the correct signing block automatically.

South Dakota POA execution requirements

Notarization	Required
Witnesses	None required
UPOAA state	Yes
Statutory form	Yes
Statute	SDCL ch. 59-12; form § 59-12-41
Notes	UPOAA adopted 2020.

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Every South Dakota rule we encode, with its citation

45 of 51 jurisdictions require notarization and 10 require witnesses; 35 have adopted the Uniform Power of Attorney Act. South Dakota is a notary-only state.

Document	Requirement	Statute
Eviction (nonpayment)	3 days	S.D. Codified Laws §§ 21-16-1(4), 21-16-2
Rent increase	30 days	S.D. Codified Laws § 43-32-13
Month-to-month termination	30 days	S.D. Codified Laws § 43-32-13
Power of attorney	Notary required	SDCL ch. 59-12; form § 59-12-41
Will	2 witnesses · self-proving affidavit available	SDCL §§ 29A-2-502, 29A-2-504

Each value is compiled from the cited statute and printed on the document you generate, so you or your attorney can verify it against the source.

Related forms and nearby states

Bordering states

Rules change at the state line — if you own property in more than one, check each.

Iowa — notary required
Minnesota — notary required
Montana — notary required
Nebraska — notary required
North Dakota — no notary required
Wyoming — notary required

Frequently asked questions

Does a POA need to be notarized in South Dakota?

Yes — see SDCL ch. 59-12; form § 59-12-41. UPOAA adopted 2020..

Does South Dakota follow the Uniform Power of Attorney Act?

Yes — agents and third parties get UPOAA protections, including acceptance rules for acknowledged POAs.

Is this POA durable?

Yes — it includes the durability language so it remains effective if you become incapacitated, which is the main reason to have one.