Butte County, South Dakota Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Butte County, South Dakota, can be obtained from the Butte County Sheriff's Office. The office may provide access to these records through their official website or by visiting the office in person. You should contact the Sheriff's Office directly to inquire about the availability of an online portal for accessing these photos.

To obtain a criminal background check in Butte County, South Dakota, you should contact the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI). The DCI handles statewide background checks, and you can request one by submitting the appropriate forms and fees. Local requests can be made through the Butte County Sheriff's Office, which may provide guidance on the process.

You can look up sex offenders in Butte 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 the public. You can search by name, location, or other identifying information to find registered sex offenders in the area.

To register to vote in Butte County, you can complete an online application at the South Dakota Secretary of State's website (sdsos.gov), submit a paper application to the Butte County Auditor at 839 5th Avenue, Belle Fourche, SD 57717, or register in person at the Auditor's office. You must be a U.S. Citizen, at least 18 years old by election day, and a South Dakota resident for 30 days. The registration deadline is 15 days before any election. Absentee ballots are available to all registered voters without requiring an excuse by contacting the County Auditor at (605) 892-3485.

Property records in Butte County are maintained by the Register of Deeds office located at the Butte County Courthouse, 839 5th Avenue, Belle Fourche, SD 57717, phone (605) 892-3485. The office maintains recorded deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, and plat maps dating back to the 1880s. Property tax assessment information is available through the Director of Equalization (Assessor) office at the same location. Limited online property search capabilities may be available through the county website at www.buttecountysd.org, though many detailed records require in-person requests or phone inquiries.

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in Butte County are issued by the South Dakota Department of Health, Vital Records Office, 600 E Capitol Avenue, Pierre, SD 57501, phone (605) 773-4961. Birth certificates cost $15 for the first copy and death certificates cost $15 for the first copy. Standard mail processing takes 2-4 weeks, while expedited service is available for an additional fee. You can also order online through VitalChek at vitalchek.com with additional service fees, and you must provide valid photo identification and demonstrate eligibility to receive the record.

To find business license records in Butte County, start with the South Dakota Secretary of State's online business entity search at sdsos.gov to look up corporations, LLCs, and registered business entities. For local business licenses and DBA (fictitious name) filings, contact the Butte County Auditor's office at (605) 892-3485 or the City of Belle Fourche Finance Office at (605) 892-2467 for municipal licenses. Professional licenses and sales tax permits are issued by state agencies rather than the county. The Belle Fourche Chamber of Commerce at (605) 892-2676 can also provide information about local business registrations.