Aurora County, South Dakota Public Records

Mugshots and booking photos in Aurora County, South Dakota, can be obtained through the Aurora County Sheriff's Office. The office is responsible for maintaining these records and may provide access through their official website or by visiting their office at 401 N Main St, Plankinton, SD 57368. You should contact them directly at (605) 942-7736 to inquire about the availability of an online portal for accessing mugshots.

To obtain a criminal background check in Aurora County, South Dakota, you need to contact the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI). The DCI provides statewide background checks, which can be requested online through their website. Locally, you may also visit the Aurora County Sheriff's Office for guidance on the process and any additional local requirements.

You can look up sex offenders in Aurora County, South Dakota, by accessing the South Dakota Sex Offender Registry. This registry is maintained by the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation and provides an online search tool for locating registered sex offenders by name, address, or location. The registry is accessible to the public and provides detailed information about offenders residing in Aurora County.

Voter registration in Aurora County is managed by the Aurora County Auditor at the courthouse in Plankinton, phone 605-942-7161. You can register online at sdsos.gov through the South Dakota Secretary of State's website, or submit a paper application to the Auditor's office. The registration deadline is 15 days before an election, though South Dakota also allows same-day registration at the polls on Election Day with proper ID. Absentee ballot applications are available through the Auditor's office or online, and any registered voter may vote absentee without stating a reason.

Property and land records in Aurora County are maintained by the Register of Deeds at the Aurora County Courthouse, 100 2nd Street SW, Plankinton, SD 57368, phone 605-942-7161. The office maintains deeds, mortgages, liens, plat maps, and all recorded real property documents dating back to 1881. While the area does not currently offer a online search portal, you can contact the Register of Deeds office directly to request document searches and certified copies. Property tax and assessment information is available through the Director of Equalization (605) 942-7164) and County Treasurer (605) 942-7162).

Birth and death certificates for events that occurred in Aurora County are obtained through the South Dakota Department of Health, Vital Records Office, 600 East Capitol Avenue, Pierre, SD 57501, phone 605-773-4961. Birth certificates cost $15.00 for the first copy, and death certificates are the same price. Processing typically takes 2-3 weeks for mail requests, and online ordering is available through VitalChek at vitalchek.com for an additional fee. Applicants must provide valid photo ID and demonstrate they are eligible to receive certified copies under South Dakota Codified Laws § 34-25-32.

Business entity records for Aurora County are primarily maintained at the state level by the South Dakota Secretary of State. You can search corporations, LLCs, and other registered businesses for free at sosenterprise.sd.gov. For local assumed name certificates (DBAs) or county-level business registrations, contact the Aurora County Auditor at 605-942-7161. Municipal business licenses for operations within Plankinton or White Lake should be verified with the respective city offices, as incorporated municipalities maintain their own local licensing requirements.