Grant County, South Dakota Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Grant County, South Dakota, can be obtained from the Grant County Sheriff's Office. They may provide access to these records through their official website or upon request at their office. You should check their online portal or contact them directly to understand the process and any associated fees.

To obtain a criminal background check in Grant County, South Dakota, you should contact the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI). The DCI handles statewide background checks and provides detailed instructions on their website. Locally, you may also inquire at the Grant County Sheriff's Office for any additional procedures specific to the county.

You can look up sex offenders in Grant County, South Dakota, by accessing the South Dakota Sex Offender Registry. This registry is managed by the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation and provides an online search tool. You can search for offenders by name, location, or proximity to a specific address within the county.

You can register to vote in Grant County by visiting the South Dakota online voter registration portal at sdsos.gov/elections-voting, by submitting a paper application to the Grant County Auditor at 210 East Fifth Avenue in Milbank, or by registering in person at the Auditor's office. The registration deadline is 15 days before any election in South Dakota. You must be a U.S. Citizen, at least 18 years old by Election Day, and a resident of South Dakota and the area. The County Auditor's office at (605) 432-7580 can also provide information about absentee ballot requests, which are available to all voters without requiring a reason.

Property records in Grant County are maintained by the Register of Deeds and Director of Equalization (Assessor), both located at the Grant County Courthouse, 210 East Fifth Avenue, Milbank, SD 57252. You can contact the Register of Deeds at (605) 432-7580 to request copies of recorded deeds, mortgages, liens, and other land documents. Property tax information and assessed valuations are available through the Director of Equalization at (605) 432-7585. While this county does not currently offer online property search capabilities, you can obtain property information by calling or visiting the courthouse in person during regular business hours.

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in Grant County can be obtained from the Grant County Register of Deeds at 210 East Fifth Avenue, Milbank, SD 57252, phone (605) 432-7580. Certified copies cost $15 for the first copy and $10 for each additional copy ordered simultaneously. You can also order vital records from the South Dakota Department of Health Vital Records office in Pierre at (605) 773-4961 or online through VitalChek at vitalchek.com for an additional service fee. You must provide valid identification and proof of relationship or legal interest to obtain certified copies, as vital records are protected under South Dakota Codified Law § 34-25.

Business entity registrations such as corporations and LLCs are filed with the South Dakota Secretary of State and can be searched online free of charge at sdsos.gov using the business entity search tool. Local Doing Business As (DBA) or fictitious name registrations are filed with the Grant County Register of Deeds at the courthouse in Milbank and can be searched by contacting that office at (605) 432-7580. City of Milbank business licenses for operations within city limits are issued by Milbank City Hall at (605) 432-4516. For professional licenses and state-level permits, contact the appropriate South Dakota licensing board or the Department of Revenue for sales tax licenses.