About Clay County, South Dakota
Clay County is located in the southeastern corner of South Dakota and is part of the Sioux Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2010 census, the population was 14,297. The county seat is Vermillion.
Clay County is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners. The board is elected at-large and serves four-year terms. The county also has an elected auditor, treasurer, sheriff, and states attorney.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I request public records in Clay?
Contact the Clay County Clerk-Recorder's office for public records requests. Requirements vary by record type and state law.
What court records are available online?
Visit the Clay Superior Court website for online case search and public court records access.
How do I obtain vital records?
Birth, death, and marriage certificates are available through the Clay County Clerk-Recorder or State Vital Records office.
Where can I find property records?
Search property records through the Clay Assessor's office online portal.
Official Government Sources
Clay County Public Records Directory
All links go directly to official Clay government websites.
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