How to Search Codington County Records (Start Here)
Government records in Codington County are decentralized across 4 offices.
- All court filings go through the Clerk of Courts.
- For property ownership and values, check the Director of Equalization.
- For marriage records, contact the Register of Deeds.
Important: South Dakota uses Director of Equalization not Assessor.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Codington County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of Courts for court records in Codington County. For online case lookups, use SD UJS — it covers South Dakota Circuit Court (unified, 7 circuits) cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Codington 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 Codington 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 Codington County.
Are Codington County records available online? ▼
Online access in Codington County is limited. We list 3 databases here. For most other records, you will need to contact the county offices directly by phone or in person.
Does Codington 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 Codington County? ▼
For court records, yes — SD UJS covers Codington County. For property and land records, you still need the Register of Deeds in Codington County directly.
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