SDCL § 4-9-22: Application and affidavit for replacement of lost or destroyed warrant or check.

An application and affidavit shall be made to the issuing officer, containing information to identify the original warrant or check with a request that a replacement warrant or check be issued. If the applicant is not the payee of the warrant or check, or a bank, the application shall contain an assignment by the payee to the applicant. The application and affidavit shall be sworn to by the applicant.