# S.D. Codified Laws § 12-4-1: Persons entitled to register--Precinct--Resident of federal area

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T12_C4_S12-4-1

## Section

- **Citation:** S.D. Codified Laws § 12-4-1
- **Heading:** Persons entitled to register--Precinct--Resident of federal area
- **Jurisdiction:** South Dakota
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** SD Code / Title 12 / Chapter 4 / Section 12-4-1

## Text

An individual is entitled to register as a voter of this state if the individual:

(1) Is a citizen of the United States and has provided sufficient evidence, as set forth in § 12-4-1.4 , to demonstrate the individual's citizenship;

(2) Is a resident, as defined in § 12-1-4 , of the precinct in which the individual is registering as a voter;

(3) On or before the next election, is at least eighteen years of age; and

(4) Is not otherwise disqualified from voting.

An individual eligible to vote may vote only in the election precinct where the individual is a resident.

An individual who is a resident of a place that is within the boundaries of this state, which has been ceded to or acquired by the federal government, may not be denied the right to vote in any election held in the precinct where the individual is a resident if the individual is otherwise qualified to vote in the election.

Source: SL 1961, ch 92, § 2; SL 1972, ch 76, § 2; SL 1974, ch 118, § 3; SL 2023, ch 42, § 3; SL 2023, ch 44, § 1; SL 2025, ch 57, § 2; SL 2026, ch 63, § 1, eff. Mar. 26, 2026.

## Nearby sections

- [S.D. Codified Laws § 12-4-1 Persons entitled to register--Precinct--Resident of federal area](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T12_C4_S12-4-1.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 12-4-1.2 Voter registration form--Certification](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T12_C4_S12-4-1.2.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 12-4-1.3 Federal voter--Designation--Ballot](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T12_C4_S12-4-1.3.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 12-4-1.4 Demonstration of citizenship--List of documentation--Verification of naturalization](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T12_C4_S12-4-1.4.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 12-4-2 County auditor in charge of voter registration records--Public inspection--Registration form availability](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T12_C4_S12-4-2.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 12-4-3 Mail registration cards and instructions provided by auditor--Contact information provided by private entities](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T12_C4_S12-4-3.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 12-4-3.2 Private entity or individual registering voters--Form filing deadline--Violation as misdemeanor](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T12_C4_S12-4-3.2.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 12-4-4.2 Uniformed Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act implemented](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T12_C4_S12-4-4.2.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 12-4-4.3 Overseas citizen defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T12_C4_S12-4-4.3.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 12-4-4.4 Registration and voting by overseas citizens--Conditions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T12_C4_S12-4-4.4.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 12-4-4.5 Absentee registration and voting in last county and precinct of residence](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T12_C4_S12-4-4.5.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 12-4-4.6 Absentee ballot request as registration--Notarization not required](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T12_C4_S12-4-4.6.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 12-4-4.7 Expedition of registrations and ballot requests](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T12_C4_S12-4-4.7.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 12-4-4.8 Promulgation of rules by state board](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T12_C4_S12-4-4.8.md)

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