Union County, South Dakota Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Union County, South Dakota, can be obtained from the Union County Sheriff's Office. The office is located at 209 East Main Street, Elk Point, SD 57025. You may also visit their official website to see if they have an online portal for accessing booking photos. For further assistance, you can contact the Sheriff's Office directly at (605) 356-2679.

To obtain a criminal background check in Union County, South Dakota, you need to contact the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI). The DCI provides background checks for the state, and you can request one through their website or by mail. Locally, you can visit the Union County Sheriff's Office for guidance on the process and any additional local requirements.

You can look up sex offenders in Union County, South Dakota, by accessing the South Dakota Sex Offender Registry. This registry is maintained by the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation and is available online. You can search for offenders by name, location, or proximity to a specific address. The registry provides detailed information about registered sex offenders in the area.

You can register to vote in Union County by visiting the Union County Auditor's office at 209 East Main Street in Elk Point, by mail, or online at sdsos.gov/elections-voting. South Dakota requires registration at least 15 days before an election, and you must be 18 by election day and a resident of the county for 30 consecutive days. The County Auditor also processes absentee ballot requests, which can be submitted starting 46 days before any election through the online portal or by contacting the office at (605) 356-2101.

Property records in Union County can be accessed through the Union County Register of Deeds office at 209 East Main Street, Elk Point, or online at www.unioncountysd.org. The county provides a free online search system for land records including deeds, mortgages, liens, and plat maps. For property tax assessment information and GIS mapping, contact the Director of Equalization (Assessor) at (605) 356-2101, which also offers online parcel search tools showing ownership, assessed values, and property characteristics.

Birth and death certificates can be obtained through the Union County Clerk of Courts at (605) 356-2101 or the South Dakota Department of Health Vital Records office in Pierre at (605) 773-4961. Certificates cost $15 for the first copy and $10 for additional copies ordered simultaneously. Processing takes 2-4 weeks for mail requests or can be immediate for walk-in requests. Online ordering is available through VitalChek at www.vitalchek.com with additional fees, and you must provide valid identification and proof of eligibility under SDCL § 34-25-16.

Business records in Union County can be found through multiple sources. For formal business entities like corporations and LLCs, use the free South Dakota Secretary of State business search at sdsos.gov/business-services. Local DBA (fictitious name) filings may be available through the Union County Auditor at (605) 356-2101. For municipal business licenses within cities like North Sioux City, Beresford, or Elk Point, contact the respective city clerk offices. Building permits and zoning records are maintained by the Union County Director of Equalization and Zoning office.