How to Search Pennington County, South Dakota Records (Start Here)
Pennington 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
Registered Offenders
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South Dakota Offender Registry of Pennington County sex offenders.
Court Information
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Information on the South Dakota Unified Judicial System and Pennington County Courts.
PACER Federal Courts
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Federal court electronic records (Public Access to Court Electronic Records).
pacer.gov
Jail & Inmate Records
National Sex Offender Registry
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Dept. of Justice national sex offender public website.
nsopw.gov
Property & Tax Records
Property | Tax
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Pennington County tax collector property and property tax search and online payments.
BLM General Land Office Records
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U.S. Bureau of Land Management federal land records.
glorecords.blm.gov
Birth/Death/Marriage
FamilySearch US Records
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Free U.S. genealogy and vital records (non-profit).
familysearch.org
Business, Voter & Other
USCIS Business Verification
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US Citizenship & Immigration Services.
uscis.gov
Registered Offenders
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
Official Free
South Dakota Offender Registry of Pennington County sex offenders.
Court Information
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
Official Free
Information on the South Dakota Unified Judicial System and Pennington County Courts.
Property & Tax Records
Property | Tax
Visit →Property & Tax Records
Official Free
Pennington County tax collector property and property tax search and online payments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Pennington County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of Courts for court records in Pennington County. For online case lookups, use SD UJS — it covers South Dakota Circuit Court (unified, 7 circuits) cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Pennington 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 Pennington 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 Pennington County.
Are Pennington County records available online? ▼
Pennington County has partial online coverage — 4 databases are listed on this page, covering court records, and property records. Other record types may require an in-person visit or written request.
Does Pennington 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 Pennington County? ▼
For court records, yes — SD UJS covers Pennington County. For property and land records, you still need the Register of Deeds in Pennington County directly.
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