Custer County, South Dakota Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Custer County, South Dakota, can be obtained from the Custer County Sheriff's Office. They maintain records of all individuals processed through the county jail. Some booking photos may be available through the South Dakota Unified Judicial System's online portal, where you can search for public records related to arrests and bookings.

To obtain a criminal background check in Custer County, South Dakota, you should contact the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI). They provide statewide background checks, which include records from Custer County. You can request a background check online through the DCI's website or by submitting a request form via mail, along with the required fee and fingerprint card.

To look up sex offenders in Custer County, South Dakota, you can use the South Dakota Sex Offender Registry. This registry is maintained by the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation and provides information on registered sex offenders throughout the state. You can search the registry online by name, city, or zip code to find details about offenders residing in Custer County.

To register to vote in Custer County, you can register online at the South Dakota Secretary of State's website (sdsos.gov), by mail, or in person at the Custer County Auditor's office at 420 Mount Rushmore Road in Custer. You must register at least 15 days before an election to be eligible to vote in that election. South Dakota requires you to be a U.S. Citizen, at least 18 years old by Election Day, and a resident of the state. Absentee ballots are available without excuse and can be requested through the County Auditor's office beginning 46 days before any election.

Property records in Custer County are maintained by the Register of Deeds office and the Director of Equalization's office, both located at the Custer County Courthouse, 420 Mount Rushmore Road, Custer, SD 57730. The Register of Deeds maintains deeds, mortgages, liens, and other recorded documents affecting real property, while the Assessor's office maintains property tax assessment information and ownership records. The region has limited online property search capabilities, so most inquiries require contacting the offices directly at (605) 673-8166 for the Register of Deeds or (605) 673-8170 for the Assessor. Records are available for public inspection during regular business hours, and certified copies can be obtained for statutory fees.

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in Custer County can be obtained from the Custer County Register of Deeds office at 420 Mount Rushmore Road, Custer, SD 57730, phone (605) 673-8166, or from the South Dakota Department of Health Vital Records office in Pierre at (605) 773-4961. The fee is $15 for the first certified copy and $10 for each additional copy ordered simultaneously. You must provide valid photo identification and demonstrate a direct and tangible interest in the record, as vital records are confidential for 100 years (births) and 50 years (deaths) under South Dakota law. Processing typically takes one to two weeks for mail requests, with faster service available for in-person requests, and online ordering is available through VitalChek with additional fees.

Business records in Custer County can be found through several sources depending on the type of business. Assumed name (DBA) filings are recorded with the Custer County Register of Deeds office at (605) 673-8166. For formal business entities like corporations and LLCs, search the South Dakota Secretary of State's Business Entity Database at sdsos.gov, which provides free online access to all registered businesses in the state. Local business licenses for the City of Custer are administered by Custer City Hall at (605) 673-8285. Professional licenses and sales tax permits are handled at the state level through the South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation and Department of Revenue respectively.