How to Search South Dakota Public Records
South Dakota's court, criminal, vital, property, voter, and licensing records are maintained across state agencies and the 66 counties listed below. Use the tabs to filter by record type, or jump directly to any source.
- Courts: The South Dakota Supreme Court sits at the top of the system; trial-court business is handled by the Circuit Court (7 circuits), Magistrate Court. Most courts publish dockets and case lookups online.
- Criminal history: The state's criminal-history repository handles official background checks. Fees and procedures are set by the state agency — see the linked official source.
- Vital records: Birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates are issued by the South Dakota Department of Health (Vital Records) and may also be available locally.
- Property & recorded documents: Maintained at the county level by the Assessor, Recorder, or Clerk's office.
- Business filings: The Secretary of State (or equivalent) operates the official business-entity search.
Population
924,669
Households
365,500
Median Income
$71,722
Median Home Value
$219,900
Licenses Databases
42 official South Dakota licenses sources.
Licenses
SD Board of Accountancy - Annual Register
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The following are links to annual registers (Adobe PDF format) of both individuals and firms registered in South Dakota. For current listings, please view the License Lookup. Certified Public Accountants - Active · Certified Public Accountant Firm Permits ·
South Dakota Inspection, Compliance & Remediation
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State law requires that all pesticide products sold in South Dakota be registered with the DANR. ... The Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) is often asked to evaluate the impacts of a proposed project or land use change. ... DANR ensures compliance with the state's Animal Feed & Remedy requirements through the Inspection, Enforcement, and Licensing/Registration.
Individual Appraiser | ASC gov
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Company Name BLACK HILLS APPRAISAL · Street 629 QUINCY ST # 205 · City RAPID CITY · State SD · Zip 57701 · County MEADE · Telephone 605-342-1698 · Status Inactive · Credential Number 862SL · Credential Type Licensed · Effective Date of Credential 09-01-2010 · Expiration Date of ...
Contact | South Dakota Department of Health
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The five members of the board include two members who are licensed audiologists actively practicing or who have two years of experience practicing in South Dakota, two members with an active license and at least two years of experience fitting and dispensing hearing aids, and one member of the general public who is not associated with, or financially interested in, the practice or business of hearing aid dispensing, audiology, or a related profession.
Board of Barber Examiners Roster of Active Barbershops As of August 17, 2023
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OK BARBER SHOP · 09385 · 118 E 3RD · DAKOTA BARBERS BARBERSHOP · 09366 · 122 E SIOUX AVE · CARTER'S BARBER SHOP · 09386 · 415 MAIN ST · RUSTIC RAZOR · 09346 · 815 MAIN ST · THE BLACK SHEEP PARLOUR BARBER · SHOP · 10149 · 1601 MT RUSHMORE RD STE ·
Commercial Drivers License (CDL) | South Dakota Truck Information
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Commercial Driver Licenses are issued by the South Dakota Department of Public Safety. General information regarding CDLs can be obtained by contacting the Driver Licensing Program by calling 605.773.6883 or toll-free 1.800.952.3696 .
Licensing Requirements | South Dakota Department of Health
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The licensing division of the South Dakota Board of Chiropractic Examiners has the responsibility for licensing qualified chiropractors wishing to practice in South Dakota as well as maintaining the status of active practicing chiropractors as well as those chiropractors licensed but not practicing ...
Application for Relicensure Board of Social Work Examiners : South Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners
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Once the board has reviewed and approved the renewal you have submitted, you may go to the website and print an updated license for your records. The license will reflect the updated expiration date · During online renewal, please do not use the back button in your browser.
Application Overview - South Dakota Board of Dentistry
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South Dakota State Board of Dentistry · Jump To · About SDBoD · Contact · Home · Home · About SDBoD · Contact · Home · Dentist · Applications · Application Overview · An individual may apply for a license to practice as a dentist by completing an application .
Environmental Consultant List
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in South Dakota · Environmental Restoration, LLC · https://www.erllc.com/ 9851 13th Ave N Plymouth, MN 55441 · Contact: Nicholas Wadler · M – (314) 922-7005 · O – (651) 633-6014 · ER – (888) 814-7477 · • Spill Cleanup Contractor · • NOT certified to ·
Licensing Requirements | South Dakota Department of Health
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Learn about the educational, examination, and practical experience criteria necessary to obtain and maintain a funeral service license.
Commission on Gaming - Annual Report — FY20
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manufacturers/distributors to do business in South Dakota.
South Dakota Real Estate Commission - How to Become a Home Inspector
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A registered Home Inspector who has been employed at the registered level for no less than one year and performed at least 100 home inspections for compensation can upgrade the license to Licensed Home Inspector by submitting a completed Experience Log Experience Log (Adobe PDF format) to the South Dakota Real Estate Commission.
Search | South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks
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The South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) launched a new e-commerce system, Go Outdoors South Dakota. ... Below you will find YouTube videos of how to remove your dog from a snare and a trap. How to Remove a Dog From a Trap How to Remove a Dog From a Snare ... Small Game/Fishing Licenses General hunting/fishing licenses; such as fishing, small game, combination, furbearer, predator/varmint or migratory bird are available in unlimited quantities and are sold through over 400 agent locations across the st...
Massage Therapy Information | South Dakota Department of Health
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Anyone who is 18 years of age or older, with a high school diploma or its equivalent who has completed at least 500 of specified education and training in massage therapy from a recognized facility and passed an examination by an approved national certification board can apply to be a licensed massage therapist.
SDBMOE - PHYSICIANS
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Allopathic (MD) and Osteopathic (DO) Physicians · MD or DO Post Graduate Resident Training Program License · As a medical professional licensed by this Board, renewal of your South Dakota license is entirely your responsibility. Reminders, if sent, are a courtesy.
Division of Banking - Money Lenders
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The State of South Dakota considers anyone engaged in the business of lending money, including creating and holding or purchasing or acquiring retail installment contracts , to be a Money Lender and subject to the licensing requirements of South Dakota Codified Laws (SDCL) Chapter 54-4.
Division of Banking - Money Transmitters
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South Dakota money transmitter license applications must be submitted through the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (NMLS). The NMLS website provides step-by-step instructions on how to access the system and guides on how to complete the MU forms. All licenses expire on December 31 of each year, and renewal applications must be submitted through the NMLS.
NMLS Consumer Access website
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Information made available through NMLS Consumer AccessSM is derived from NMLS (Nationwide Multistate Licensing System / Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System and Registry), the financial services industry's online registration and licensing database.
SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF NURSING
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within four months of working and performing nurse aide duties. ... Board’s application the U.S. state where the individual · holds active CNA registration. Same website to apply: ... U.S. state provided and will add the individual to South · Dakota’s CNA registry if the individual holds ...
South Dakota Board of Nursing Facility Administrators | South Dakota Department of Health
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Learn about applying for an emergency permit to serve as a nursing facility administrator. ... Become a certified preceptor or renew your status. ... Review continuing education requirements to renew a license. ... Find an upcoming meeting or review archived meeting minutes. ... The mission of the South Dakota Board of Nursing Facility Administrators is to protect the health and safety of the consumer public through the licensure of Nursing Facility Administrators, and the enforcement of statutes, rules, and regulations that fall under the jurisdiction of the Board.
SD Optometry | Licensing
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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.
South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources Commercial Applicators
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Part 1 of 2: To pay DANR for a South Dakota commercial pesticide applicator and/or dealer LICENSE, whether it is a NEW license or to RENEW an existing license, click on either: Individual Registration (to log in to an individualâs record to pay for that one person) or Company Registration ...
South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources Commercial Applicators
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Part 1 of 2: To pay DANR for a South Dakota commercial pesticide applicator and/or dealer LICENSE, whether it is a NEW license or to RENEW an existing license, click on either: Individual Registration (to log in to an individualâs record to pay for that one person) or Company Registration ...
South Dakota Board of Pharmacy | South Dakota Department of Health
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The Mission of the South Dakota Board of Pharmacy is to protect and promote the health and safety of the public by supporting pharmacists and pursuing the highest quality pharmaceutical care through education, communication, licensing, legislation, regulation, and enforcement.
South Dakota Board of Podiatry Examiners Online Verification : South Dakota Board of Podiatry Examiners
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You may Download a complete roster of our active licensees · Search by name or certificate number. To check multiple names, enter one at a time. To exit this screen, click on any other navigational link
Online Services : South Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners
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South Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners · Renew your license online. Application for Relicensure for Board of Social Worker Examiners · Print an updated certificate for your records. Note: The board will no longer mail updated seals and it will be the licensee's responsibility to print ...
August 31, 2021 NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Sealed bids ...
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30 to 50 tons; Backhoes/Excavators 21 to 40 tons; Maintenance Mechanic; Scrapers; Concrete Pump Truck
Board of Social Work Examiners Online Verification : South Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners
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You may Download a complete roster of our active licensees · Search by name or certificate number. To check multiple names, enter one at a time. To exit this screen, click on any other navigational link
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant | South Dakota Department of Health
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An SLPA applicant can complete the 100-clock hour/clinical practicum requirement on the job pursuant to SDCL 36-37-18 (5): "Completes a supervised clinical practicum of a minimum of one hundred clock hours as a speech-language pathology assistant while either on the job or during academic ...
Division of Banking
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The Division of Banking of the South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation is charged with the regulation and supervision of state chartered and licensed financial institutions, to maintain stability and public confidence in state chartered institutions and to protect public interests.
Division of Banking - Trust Companies
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A South Dakota-chartered trust company is subject to an annual supervisory fee computed at the rate of seven cents per $10,000 of total trust assets under management, administration, or custody as reported as of the end of December. The minimum annual fee is $3,750 and the maximum annual fee is $20,000 for private trust companies, while the minimum annual fee is $4,500 and the maximum annual fee is $30,000 for public trust companies.
South Dakota Feedlot Permit Program - Septic Tank Systems
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South Dakota has developed a certification program for septic tank system installers . This program ensures that the installers understand the design requirements. To become a certified installer you will need to pass a written test administered by the South Dakota Plumbing Commission.
Water Well Drillers / Pump Installers
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Becoming a licensed well driller. Driller and Pump Installer Search Back to top What information is available to search? Basic location and contact information is displayed as results. More details on a given result can be seen by clicking the button labeled DETAILS. Details include years licenced and driller contact information. If you just cannot get the search to work, contact the South Dakota ...
Kelly Registration Systems, Inc.
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The following selections will search the South Dakota Department of Agriculture databases of registered pesticides. This information is compiled solely from pesticide registration data submitted by companies who wish their products to be sold in the state of South Dakota, combined with data ...
SD Board of Technical Professions - Information for Petroleum Release Services
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Applications should refer to the Blue Book SDCL 36-18A-31, ARSD 20:38:31:01, ARSD 20:38:31:06 and ARSD 20:38:31:07 for specific information regarding experience requirements for licensure as a Petroleum Release Assessor or as a Petroleum Release Remediator. The completed application form including ...
South Dakota
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Continuing Education Administration: Laurie Nuske E-mail: sdinsurance@state.sd.us Phone: 605-773-3563 · Address: South Dakota Division of Insurance Producer Licensing Division 124 South Euclid AVE, 2nd Floor Pierre, SD 57501-2000 Individual Agent Services
Kelly Registration Systems, Inc.
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Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicators Search · Remedy Registration Search · Fertilizer Company Search · Feed Company Search · Soil Amendment Registration Search · Other Useful Links: Go to the South Dakota Department of Agriculture website · National Pesticide Information Center a toll-free telephone service that provides pesticide information including recognition and management of pesticide poisoning.
South Dakota Minerals and Mining Program - Oil and Gas
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There are five different approval processes that apply to oil and gas operations: 1.) Orders for spacing, pooling or unitization requests; 2.) The Notice of Recommendation procedure; 3.) Applications for Permit to Drill (APD) for drilling, deepening, or reentering requests; 4.) Underground Injection Control Class II Permits to Inject; and 5.) Sundry Notice Requests for administrative approvals.
South Dakota Producer Portal | Vertafore
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Contact the South Dakota Division of Insurance for any of the following reasons: To withdraw/cancel a license contact the Division by email, To get a Letter of Clearance send by mail your request along with the $10.00 fee, To report assumed names, alias, trade names, or "doing business as" (dba) organizations please contact the Division by email or mail.
Find trusted lawyers in South Dakota | State Bar of South Dakota
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The State Bar of South Dakota Lawyer Referral Service is a public service to help you find a qualified, local lawyer . Lawyers who participate in this program will give you a consultation. During your consultation, you will receive: Guidance on the nature of your legal issue from a trained, ...
Participants - ARELLO
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Real Estate Licensee Verification Database · ARELLO.ORG · Home · Search · API · Learn more about what the services does. See which plan works best for your company. Find documentation and login credentials to test service. Learn more about the service ·
South Dakota Counties
66 South Dakota counties are indexed on SearchSystems.net — top 28 counties shown below. Browse the full directory or click any county for local court, sheriff, recorder and assessor links.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a free statewide criminal search in South Dakota?▼
South Dakota's official criminal-history repository is operated by the state law-enforcement agency. Free public access to a complete criminal history is generally not available; an official background check typically requires fingerprints and a fee. County-level court records can be searched at no cost through individual court websites.
How do I search South Dakota court cases?▼
South Dakota's court system is headed by the South Dakota Supreme Court. Trial-court business is handled by the Circuit Court (7 circuits), Magistrate Court. Many South Dakota courts publish docket searches and case lookups online — see the Court Records tab above for direct links.
Where do I search South Dakota business entities?▼
The South Dakota Secretary of State (or equivalent agency) operates the official business-entity search. You can typically search corporations, LLCs, LPs, and other registered entities by name or registration number. See the Licenses or Business tab above.
What is the difference between Assessor and Recorder in South Dakota?▼
The Assessor determines property values for tax purposes. The Recorder (or Clerk-Recorder) records deeds, mortgages, liens, and other property documents. Some county offices combine these roles, others keep them separate. Check the specific county page for details.
How do I obtain a South Dakota birth or death certificate?▼
South Dakota vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce certificates) are issued by the South Dakota Department of Health (Vital Records) and, in many cases, by local county clerks. Fees and ID requirements are set by the issuing agency.
Are South Dakota property records free to search?▼
Most county-level property and recorded-document searches are free for basic information through the Assessor or Recorder website. Certified copies of deeds typically have a per-page fee. Direct links are in the Property Records tab above.
How do I check a South Dakota sex offender?▼
The South Dakota sex offender registry is maintained by the state law-enforcement agency under the Sex Offender Registration and Community Notification Act. The registry is searchable by name, ZIP code, or address.
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