South Dakota Uniform Consent to Service of Process (U-2) is a document used by a court or other governmental entity to obtain consent from a defendant to accept legal notice or process (documents) from the court. The document is signed by the defendant and witnessed by an attorney or other authorized representative. It serves as formal proof that the defendant has been properly served and is required in all civil lawsuits. It is generally used to obtain consent for service of process in cases where the defendant is not present in South Dakota or cannot be found within the state. There are three types of South Dakota Uniform Consent to Service of Process (U-2): 1. U-2A: This is the standard form and is used when the defendant is an individual person. 2. U-2B: This form is used when the defendant is a business entity, such as a corporation or LLC. 3. U-2C: This form is used when the defendant is a minor or incapacitated person.