What Do I Need to Sign My Power of Attorney in South Dakota?

Yes, notarization is required for a financial poa to be valid in South Dakota.SDCL § 59-12-3, § 59-12-4, § 59-12-8, § 59-12-23, § 59-12-41Verified May 1, 2026

South Dakota allows Remote Online Notarization (RON) for financial poas.SDCL § 59-12-3, § 59-12-4, § 59-12-8, § 59-12-23, § 59-12-41Verified May 1, 2026 The notarization can be completed via secure video call with an approved RON provider, without meeting in person. The state also accepts out-of-state RON.

To execute a financial poa in South Dakota: Schedule a notary appointment (in-person or online via RON). Have your agent sign to acknowledge acceptance. Provide copies to financial institutions. Remote notary available; e-signature status unclear

Yes. South Dakota has adopted UPOAA § 302SDCL § 59-12-5, § 59-12-6Verified May 1, 2026: an out-of-state POA is valid in South Dakota if it was validly executed under the law of the place of execution or the principal's domicile when signed. UPOAA state (2020). Per SDCL § 59-12-5, a POA executed outside SD is valid if execution complied with the law of the governing jurisdiction or 10 U.S.C. § 1044(b) (military POA). Per § 59-12-6, meaning and effect determined by law of jurisdiction indicated in POA, or where executed if none indicated. Photocopy or electronically transmitted copy has same effect as original (§ 59-12-5). The document portability tool shows recognition by document type.