# S.D. Codified Laws § 59-12-5: Validity of power of attorney

> South Dakota · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T59_C12_S59-12-5

## Section

- **Citation:** S.D. Codified Laws § 59-12-5
- **Heading:** Validity of power of attorney
- **Jurisdiction:** South Dakota
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** SD Code / Title 59 / Chapter 12 / Section 59-12-5

## Text

(1) A power of attorney executed in this state on or after July 1, 2020, is valid if its execution complies with § 59-12-4 .

(2) A power of attorney executed in this state before July 1, 2020, is valid if its execution complied with the law of this state as it existed at the time of execution.

(3) A power of attorney executed other than in this state is valid in this state if, when the power of attorney was executed, the execution complied with:

(a) The law of the jurisdiction that determines the meaning and effect of the power of attorney pursuant to § 59-12-6 ; or

(b) The requirements for a military power of attorney pursuant to 10 U.S.C. § 1044(b).

(4) Except as otherwise provided by law, a photocopy or electronically transmitted copy of an original power of attorney has the same effect as the original.

Source: SL 2020, ch 214, § 5.

## Nearby sections

- [S.D. Codified Laws § 59-12-1 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T59_C12_S59-12-1.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 59-12-2 Applicability](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T59_C12_S59-12-2.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 59-12-4.1 Notary exception--Vehicle title transfers to insurers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T59_C12_S59-12-4.1.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 59-12-5 Validity of power of attorney](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T59_C12_S59-12-5.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 59-12-7 Nomination of conservator or guardian--Relation of agent to court-appointed fiduciary](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T59_C12_S59-12-7.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 59-12-8 When power of attorney is effective](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T59_C12_S59-12-8.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 59-12-9 Termination of power of attorney or agent's authority](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T59_C12_S59-12-9.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 59-12-10 Coagents and successor agents](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T59_C12_S59-12-10.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 59-12-13 Agent's duties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T59_C12_S59-12-13.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 59-12-14 Exoneration of agent](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T59_C12_S59-12-14.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 59-12-15 Judicial relief](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T59_C12_S59-12-15.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 59-12-16 Agent's liability](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T59_C12_S59-12-16.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 59-12-17 Agent's resignation--Notice](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T59_C12_S59-12-17.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 59-12-18 Acceptance of and reliance upon acknowledged power of attorney](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T59_C12_S59-12-18.md)

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