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Justia U.S. Law U.S. Codes and Statutes South Dakota Codified Laws 2012 South Dakota Codified Laws Title 21 JUDICIAL REMEDIES Chapter 37. Change Of Name
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2012 South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 21 JUDICIAL REMEDIES
Chapter 37. Change Of Name

  • §21-37-1 Circuit court power to change names--Pending proceedings and existing rights unaffected.
  • §21-37-2 Residence required for change of name of person--Proceedings.
  • §21-37-3 Petition for change of name of person--Contents.
  • §21-37-3.1 Single petition for certain family members.
  • §21-37-4 Publication of notice of hearing on change of name of person.
  • §21-37-5 Hearing and order changing name of person.
  • §21-37-6 Change of name of municipality or platted portion--Proceedings.
  • §21-37-7 Petition for change of name of municipality or platted portion.
  • §21-37-8 Publication of notice of hearing on change of name of municipality of platted portion.
  • §21-37-9 Hearing and order on change of name of municipality or platted portion--Proof of voters' desire required--Duplication of names avoided.
  • §21-37-10 Judgment for costs against petitioner.

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