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South Dakota Adoption Laws
More Information on Adoption Laws
| Code Section | 25-6-1, et seq.; No |
| Who May Be Adopted | Any person |
| Age that Child's Consent Needed | 12 years and older |
| Who May Adopt | Any adult person may adopt any child at least 10 years younger. Any adult may adopt another adult with the latter's consent. Spousal consent required. |
| Home Residency Required Prior to Finalization of Adoption? | 6 months |
| State Agency/Court | Social Services/Circuit |
| Statute of Limitations to Challenge | 2 years, except for fraud |
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