How to Search Minnehaha County, South Dakota Records (Start Here)
Minnehaha County, South Dakota — court records through the local court clerk, property through the county assessor, recorded documents through the recorder or clerk.
- Local court clerk for case search.
- Property: County Assessor for values. Recorder or Clerk for deeds and documents.
- Jail: County Sheriff for current inmate information.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
PACER Federal Courts
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
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Federal court electronic records (Public Access to Court Electronic Records).
pacer.gov
Jail & Inmate Records
Minnehaha County Most Wanted
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Browse this alphabetical listing of most wanted criminals in Minnehaha County, South Dakota to view information including, name, photo, DOB, physical description and crime.
South Dakota Sex Offender Registry
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.gov
Statewide South Dakota registry.
sor.sd.gov
National Sex Offender Registry
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.gov
Dept. of Justice national sex offender public website.
nsopw.gov
Property & Tax Records
Minnehaha County GIS Maps
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Search the Minnehaha County, South Dakota GIS (Geographical Information System) database to view map and physical details.
Minnehaha County Property
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Minnehaha County Treasurer Department property tax records.
BLM General Land Office Records
Visit →Property & Tax Records
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U.S. Bureau of Land Management federal land records.
glorecords.blm.gov
Birth/Death/Marriage
FamilySearch US Records
Visit →Birth/Death/Marriage
Free U.S. genealogy and vital records (non-profit).
familysearch.org
Business, Voter & Other
Minnehaha County Foreclosures
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Browse this list of upcoming foreclosure sales in Minnehaha County, South Dakota.
USCIS Business Verification
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.gov
US Citizenship & Immigration Services.
uscis.gov
Minnehaha County Most Wanted
Visit →Jail & Inmate Records
Official Free
Browse this alphabetical listing of most wanted criminals in Minnehaha County, South Dakota to view information including, name, photo, DOB, physical description and crime.
Property & Tax Records
Minnehaha County GIS Maps
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Search the Minnehaha County, South Dakota GIS (Geographical Information System) database to view map and physical details.
Minnehaha County Property
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Minnehaha County Treasurer Department property tax records.
Business, Voter & Other
Minnehaha County Foreclosures
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
Official Free
Browse this list of upcoming foreclosure sales in Minnehaha County, South Dakota.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Minnehaha County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of Courts for court records in Minnehaha County. For online case lookups, use SD UJS — it covers South Dakota Circuit Court (unified, 7 circuits) cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Minnehaha County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the Register of Deeds. For property values and assessment data, go to the Director of Equalization. For tax bills and payments, go to the County Treasurer.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Minnehaha County? ▼
South Dakota handles vital records at the state level through South Dakota DOH Vital Records. Marriage licenses are issued locally by the Register of Deeds in Minnehaha County.
Are Minnehaha County records available online? ▼
Minnehaha County has partial online coverage — 4 databases are listed on this page, covering court records, property records, and business filings. Other record types may require an in-person visit or written request.
Does Minnehaha County have a County Assessor? ▼
No. In South Dakota, the Director of Equalization handles property assessments. There is no separate Assessor office. For recorded documents like deeds and mortgages, go to the Register of Deeds — that is a different office.
Is there a statewide search that covers Minnehaha County? ▼
For court records, yes — SD UJS covers Minnehaha County. For property and land records, you still need the Register of Deeds in Minnehaha County directly.
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