South Dakota § 12-18-6.2 - Affidavit in lieu of personal identification.
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§ 12-18-6.2. Affidavit in lieu of personal identification.
If a voter is not able to present a form of personal identification as required by § 12-18-6.1, the voter may complete an affidavit in lieu of the personal identification. The State Board of Elections shall promulgate rules, pursuant to chapter 1-26, prescribing the form of the affidavit. The affidavit shall require the voter to provide his or her name and address. The voter shall sign the affidavit under penalty of perjury.
Source: SL 2003, ch 82, § 2.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 12-18-6.2 ("Affidavit in lieu of personal identification.") is part of the South Dakota Codified Laws, the codified statutory law of South Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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