How to Search South Dakota Public Records
South Dakota public records are kept by official state and county agencies. Below are 75 verified statewide databases, organized by record type. Each link goes directly to the official South Dakota government source — no third-party data brokers.
Population
890K
Households
351K
Median Income
$69,457
Median Home Value
$219,500
Statewide Databases
75 verified official South Dakota government databases. Click a tab to filter by record type.
Court Records
Attorney General Opinions
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Browse or search the South Dakota Attorney General's database of opinions from 1984 to the present.
Court Records
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This site contains information on how to obtain a statewide court records and/or criminal records search in South Dakota. The cost is $20 per search.
Court Records | Civil Judgments
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South Dakota Unified Judicial System search for South Dakota State Court civil judgments. Requires registration.
Laws
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Search the South Dakota Codified Laws (Statutes & Constitution) by title list, text search, quick find, or article list.
Federal Court Records | Bankruptcy
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U.S. District Court of South Dakota bankruptcies. Register with the fee-based PACER system to search for Federal bankruptcy court records by case number, name, SSN/Tax ID, or case type.
Federal Court Records | Civil and Criminal
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Register with the PACER system to search the U.S. District Court of South Dakota PACER system for Federal civil & criminal court records.
Court Calendar | Supreme Court
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Review the current term court calendar from the South Dakota Supreme Court. Provides case listings and pdf files.
Court Opinions | Supreme Court
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View recent Supreme Court opinions at this South Dakota Unified Judicial System page.
Supreme Court Calendar & Opinions
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Search the Supreme Court of South Dakota's calendar and opinions by keyword, date and/or case number.
Criminal Records
CDL Testers
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Browse this listing of certified third party Commercial Driver License testers in South Dakota by city to view name of business, contact name and phone number.
Chiropractors
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South Dakota Board of Chiropractic Examiners roster of active licensees.
Inmates
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South Dakota Department of Corrections offender locator for felony DOC inmates.
Money Lenders
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South Dakota Division of Banking list of licensed South Dakota Money Lenders.
Most Wanted
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South Dakota Department of Corrections most wanted escapees, walkaways, and parole absconders.
Nursing Home Administrators
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South Dakota Board of Nursing Facility Administrators list of current licensees and certified preceptors.
Registered Offenders
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Use this South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation service to search for registered offenders by name, address, county, city, or zip code; or generate local maps by offender name, county, or ...
Social Workers in South Dakota
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Browse this alphabetical listing of licensed social workers in South Dakota to view name, education level and license issue/expiration dates.
State Chartered Banks
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South Dakota Division of Banking list of licensed of State Chartered Banks.
Lawrence County Most Wanted
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Browse this alphabetical listing of wanted criminals in Lawrence County, South Dakota to view information including, name, photo, DOB, physical description and crime.
Clay County Warrants
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Browse this alphabetical listing of active warrants issued by the Clay County, South Dakota Sheriff.
Vital Records
Birth Records
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South Dakota Vital Records database of birth records filed more than 100 years ago.
Divorces
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South Dakota Department of Health information on how to obtain divorce records.
Property Records
Land Surveyor
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South Dakota Board of Technical Professions rosters of licensed land surveyors and firms.
Landscape Architecture
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South Dakota Board of Technical Professions rosters of licensed landscape architecture firms and landscape architects.
Property Managers
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South Dakota Real Estate Commission license verification for property managers.
Real Estate Firms
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Search this listing of licensed real estate firms in South Dakota by firm name, license number, city and/or state to view corresponding info, address, phone, license status and issue date.
Brown County Property Tax
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View and pay your property taxes for Brown County, South Dakota. Search by name, address or tax bill number.
Lincoln County Property Records
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Use this Lincoln County, South Dakota interactive GIS map service to search for property and subdivision records.
Lincoln County Property Tax Records
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Lincoln County, South Dakota property tax information. Search by parcel number, legal description, or address.
Minnehaha County Tax Records
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Property tax record search from the Minnehaha County Treasurer Department.
Brookings County Property & GIS Maps
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Search for Brookings County, South Dakota Assessor's property records and view interactive GIS Maps.
Corson County Property & GIS Maps
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Search for Corson County, South Dakota property records and view interactive GIS maps.
Harding County Property & GIS Maps
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Search the Harding County, South Dakota property database & view GIS maps.
Licenses Records
Accountants
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South Dakota Board of Accountancy licensed accountants, CPAs, and accounting firms.
Counselors
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Browse this alphabetical listing of licensed counselors in South Dakota to view counselor first/last name, city, state, license category, status and issue/expiration dates.
Engineering
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South Dakota Board of Technical Professions rosters of licensed engineers and engineering firms.
Environmental Contractors
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South Dakota Department of Natural Resources list of licensed tank removal, environmental site assessment, and spill cleanup contractors.
Gaming Manufacturers & Distributors
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South Dakota Department of Revenue licensed gaming manufacturers and distributors.
Hunting & Fishing License Agents
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Browse this alphabetical listing of licensed hunting and fishing license agents in South Dakota to view agent, address, city, zip and phone.
Massage Therapists
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South Dakota Board of Massage Therapy roster of active licensees and temporary permit holders.
Nurses & Nurse Aides
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South Dakota Board of Nursing licensure and registration verification for registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, advanced practice nurses, and certified nurse aides.
Optometrists
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Browse this alphabetical listing of licensed optometrists in South Dakota to view name, address, phone and license number. List is in pdf format.
Pharmacy
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South Dakota Board of Pharmacy license verification for pharmacy interns, pharmacies, pharmacists, technicians, and wholesale distributors.
Psychologists
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Browse this alphabetical listing of licensed psychologists in South Dakota to view name, degree and license issue/expiration dates.
Business Records
Animal Remedy
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South Dakota Department of Agriculture registered animal remedies (drugs and medicines for animals) searchable either by product or company.
Churches
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Search the South Dakota Secretary of State Corporations Division for domestic churches that file Annual Reports with the South Dakota Secretary of State.
Companies | Corporations, LLCs, LLPs, Partnerships
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Search the South Dakota Secretary of State, Corporations Division for registered non-profit and for-profit domestic and foreign corporations, as well as limited liability companies, limited liabili...
Companies | Fictitious Business Names
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Search South Dakota Secretary of State records for Fictitious Business Name (FBN or DBA) registrations by business, owner, or registration information.
Lobbyists - by Employer
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Search for Lobbyists by Employer registered with the South Dakota Secretary of State.
Recycling Companies
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Browse this alphabetical listing of companies that accept recyclables in South Dakota and elsewhere to view business name, address, phone and materials accepted.
Soil Amendments
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South Dakota Department of Agriculture registered soil amendments. Search licensees by product name or company.
Trust Companies
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Click on the South Dakota Division of Banking link that reads "Listing of Trust Companies...."
Uniform Commercial Code | Fast File Subscribers
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South Dakota Secretary of State Fast File subscribers may log in here to search UCCs online.
Voter Records
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Voter status of registration, polling place, and absentee ballot status from the South Dakota Secretary of State.
Uniform Commercial Code | How to Subscribe
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You can perform South Dakota UCC searches online, but the Secretary of State Office requires that you first register to use their subscription Dakota Fast File system. You'll find information here...
Civic Records
Government Employee Phone Book
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South Dakota government employee contacts and phone numbers. Includes SD state, county, and city government employees, and includes school districts.
Legislation
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Use this South Dakota Legislative Research Council site to search for current legislation.
Legislators
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Find out who your South Dakota Legislators are by using the interactive map, or search by district, county, or city.
Other Records
Architecture
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South Dakota Board of Technical Professions licensed architects and architecture firms.
Funeral
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South Dakota Board of Funeral Service rosters of licensed Funeral Directors, Embalmers, Funeral Establishments, and Crematories.
Hearing Aid Dispensers
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South Dakota Board of Hearing Aid Dispensers and Audiologists licensed list of licensees.
Money Transmitters
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South Dakota Division of Banking records of licensed Money Transmitters.
Newspapers - Historical Index
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Search this South Dakota State Historical Society database of South Dakota State Newspapers that are available for research at the Historical Society.
Oil & Gas Drilling
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Browse this database of recent oil and gas drilling permits issued in South Dakota to view permit #, API #, issue date, well name, operator, legal location, county & status, with link to scanned im...
Pesticide Applicators | Commercial
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South Dakota Department of Agriculture database of licensed commercial pesticide applicators.
Pesticide Applicators | Private
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South Dakota Department of Agriculture licensed private pesticide applicators.
Petroleum Release
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South Dakota Board of Technical Professions licensee rosters for petroleum release assessors, remediators, and firms.
South Dakota Counties
All 66 South Dakota counties.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a free statewide criminal search in California?▼
No. California does not offer a free public criminal history database. You can search individual county Superior Court websites for court-level criminal cases. For a full background, you need a Live Scan fingerprint check through the California Department of Justice - this requires the subject's consent.
How do I search California court cases?▼
Each county runs its own Superior Court case search - there is no single statewide court portal. Go to the county Superior Court website where the case was filed. Major counties like LA (lacourt.org), San Diego (sdcourt.ca.gov), and SF (sf.courts.ca.gov) have online case search.
Where do I search California business entities?▼
The Secretary of State at bizfileonline.sos.ca.gov. Search corporations, LLCs, LPs, and other business entities filed in California.
What is the difference between Assessor and Recorder in California?▼
The Assessor determines property values for tax purposes. The Recorder (or Clerk-Recorder) records deeds, mortgages, liens, and other property documents. Some counties combine them into one office (San Diego, Sonoma, Marin). Others keep them separate (LA, Santa Clara). Check the specific county page for details.
Last updated: 2026