7-09.Use of affidavits.
A title examiner may rely upon affidavits as to facts in relation to the title in the following cases:
1.From any person based on personal knowledge stating:
a.The identity of any person appearing in such chain of title under names varying in the spelling thereof or in the use of initials;
or
b.That certain property was or was not homestead property.
2.As to marital status.
3.To explain ambiguous recitals in instruments of record.
4.Marketable record title affidavits under SDCL Ch. 43-30.
5. When authorized by any other statute.