This office is responsible for recording of all land records for Brookings County such as deeds, mortgages, and miscellaneous real estate documents; land owner information for any real estate in Brookings County and copies of land records, Filing of documents including UCC's, Federal Tax Liens, State Tax Liens, Mechanics Liens, lien satisfactions, Power of Attorney papers, Fictitious Business Name Forms, and Military Discharge papers, and issuing marriage licenses for marriages performed in South Dakota. Issues certified copies of South Dakota births, South Dakota death and South Dakota marriages.

The Register of Deeds Department is responsible for recording, indexing, preserving, and maintaining real property documents, financing statements, birth, death, marriage, military discharge and notary public records in accordance with South Dakota General Statutes and local ordinances. The department assists attorneys, paralegals, realtors, surveyors, banking officers, and the general public with the retrieval of these permanent records and issues certified copies to the recipient. The Register of Deeds is an elected position.

Provides advocacy and assistance to military veterans and their dependents in determining eligibility and applying for federal and state benefits, such as service-connected compensation, non-service connected pension, outpatient and hospital medical treatment, guaranteed home loan certificates, education and on-the-job training benefits, burial benefits, survivor benefits, and referral information.

Acts as an advocate and provides assistance to military veterans and their dependents in determining eligibility and applying for various federal and state benefits, such as service-connected compensation, non-service connected pension, outpatient and hospital medical treatment, guaranteed home loan certificates, education and on-the-job training benefits, burial benefits, survivor benefits, referral information, as well as many others. Provides transportation for veterans through River Cities Public Transit.

Acts as an advocate and provides assistance to military veterans and their dependents in determining eligibility and applying for various federal and state benefits, such as service-connected compensation, non-service connected pension, outpatient and hospital medical treatment, guaranteed home loan certificates, education and on-the-job training benefits, burial benefits, survivor benefits, referral information, as well as many others. Provides transportation to veterans through Prairie Hills Transit.

The Register of Deeds performs duties according to South Dakota codified law including but not limited to reviewing, recording, and indexing deeds, plats, mortgages, satisfactions, assignments, subordination agreements, easement agreements, covenants and restrictions, powers of attorney, etc. Files several different types of liens, such as hospital liens, mechanics liens, county aid liens, court-appointed attorney liens, federal tax liens, unemployment compensation liens, etc. Issues marriage licenses and certified copies of birth, death, marriage certificates, and burial permits. Collects all money from recording and filing fees, transfer fees, certified and copy fees, etc., and performs all balancing and accounting functions necessary in the performance of these duties.

Deeds, mortgages, and other documents regarding land in Union county are filed at the office. DBA's (fictitious business names) and liens are filed at the office. Marriage licenses and vital records occurring in South Dakota can be purchased.

The County Veterans Service Officer assists veterans, dependents, and survivors by providing information, assistance, counseling, and referrals on a wide range of subject, benefits, and veteran programs. CVSO's are trained to provide information on the following topics: Transportation assistance to VA Appointments, Offers complete claims service and explanation of VA procedures. Provides follow-up service once a decision has been made. Also offers VA home loan Guarantee, Compensation and pension, Survivors benefits, Education benefits, On-the-job and apprenticeship training, State benefits, Employment and unemployment, Small business development information, Corrections of military records, Review of discharges, Medical and dental treatment, Hospitalization or outpatient treatment, Nursing home care, Residency at the State Veterans' Home, Rehabilitation, Information and payment assistance for alcoholism and drug dependency treatment, Burial benefits, Obtaining flags, and Information on community programs. Veterans are encouraged to register their discharge information (DD Form 214, Report of Separation) with the County Registrar of Deeds Office.

Services include issuing marriage licenses, Land records from the late 1800's - present, Vital Records including birth, death, and marriage, and Recording of all documents pertaining to real estate such as: plats, deeds, mortgages, and contracts.

Records and provides documents such as marriage licenses, birth and death certificates, military discharge records, burial permits, mining claims, county poor liens, mechanics liens, federal tax liens, hospital liens, mortgages, deeds, and all real estates documents.

The County Veterans Service Officer assists veterans, dependents, and survivors by providing information, assistance, counseling, and referrals on a wide range of subject, benefits, and veteran programs. CVSO's are trained to provide information on the following topics - Offers complete claims service and explanation of VA procedures, Provides follow-up service once a decision has been made, VA loans, Compensation and pension, Survivors benefits, Education benefits, On-the-job and apprenticeship training, State benefits, Social Security benefits, Employment and unemployment, Small business development information, Corrections of military records, Review of discharges, Medical and dental treatment, Hospitalization or outpatient treatment, Nursing home care, Residency at the State Veterans' Home, Rehabilitation, Information and payment assistance for alcoholism and drug dependency treatment, Burial benefits, Obtaining flags, and Information on community programs Veterans are encouraged to register their discharge information (DD Form 214, Report of Separation) with the County Registrar of Deeds Office.

Acts as an advocate and provides assistance to military veterans and their dependents in determining eligibility and applying for various federal and state benefits such as service-connected compensation, non-service connected pension, outpatient and hospital medical treatment, guaranteed home loan certificates, education and on-the-job training benefits, burial benefits, survivor benefits, referral information, and many others.

Services include issuing marriage licenses, land records from the late 1800's to present, vital records including birth, death, and marriage, and recording of all documents pertaining to real estate such as: plats, deeds, mortgages, and contracts. This office also issues drivers licenses. Information on Applying for a Driver's License: Only accepts driver license applications/documents for licensing, then issues a paper permit (cards are printed in Pierre then mailed to the applicant weeks later). Cannot process new CDL applicants or non-citizens. Now available in Spanish: driver license application, study manuals and written test. Driving part of the test is still given via English as the spoken language.

Services include issuing marriage licenses, Land records from the late 1800's - present, Filing of liens, Business name registrations, Military discharge records, Vital Records including birth, death, and marriage, and recording of all documents pertaining to real estate such as: plats, deeds, mortgages, and contracts.

Services include issuing marriage licenses, land records from the late 1800's - present, vital records including birth, death, and marriage, and recording of all documents pertaining to real estate such as: plats, deeds, mortgages, and contracts.

Services include issues certified copies or informational copies of South Dakota birth records and death certificates, Sells and files marriage licenses for use in the state of South Dakota, Issues certified copies or copies of South Dakota marriage records, if needed, issues and files burial permits, and files and issues certified or non-certified copies of federal, state, and county lien documents. Records include Land records (i.e.. deeds, mortgages documents, plats, corner records, highway plats, and miscellaneous documents), Military discharge records, Fictitious name filings and related documents, Mechanic's liens and release, Notice of project commencements, Undertaking to release property, Seed and thresher's liens and satisfactions, Dry draw location notices, Notice of levy, and Release of levy.

Issues and files marriage licenses, issues certified copies of birth, death, and marriage certificates. Files burial permits, military discharge records, business fictitious names, federal and state tax liens, county liens, and other liens. Review and record real estate transactions (including plats, deeds, mortgages and other miscellaneous documents relating to real property) and mining claims.

Acts as an advocate and provides assistance to military veterans and their dependents in determining eligibility and applying for various federal and state benefits. Provides transportation to medical appointments for veterans through Prairie Hills Transit. Veterans first must set up an account. Appointments should be scheduled for late morning or early afternoon due to the long drive.

Provides veteran services to veterans, their dependents, and their survivors. Assists veterans with applications for VA benefits and assists in getting records, discharges, and burial benefits. Provides transportation through the Disabled American Veterans transportation program. Call for information or assistance with scheduling a ride.

Acts as an advocate and provides assistance to military veterans and their dependents in determining eligibility and applying for various federal and state benefits, such as service-connected compensation, non-service connected pension, outpatient and hospital medical treatment, guaranteed home loan certificates, education and on-the-job training benefits, burial benefits, survivor benefits, referral information, as well as many others.

Acts as an advocate and provides assistance to military veterans and their dependents in determining eligibility and applying for various federal and state benefits, such as service-connected compensation, non-service connected pension, outpatient and hospital medical treatment, guaranteed home loan certificates, education and on-the-job training benefits, burial benefits, survivor benefits, referral information, as well as many others.

Issues birth, death, and marriage records; marriage licenses; and all land records for Hughes County.

Acts as an advocate and provides assistance to military veterans and their dependents in determining eligibility and applying for various federal and state benefits, such as service-connected compensation, non-service connected pension, outpatient and hospital medical treatment, guaranteed home loan certificates, education and on-the-job training benefits, burial benefits, survivor benefits, referral information, as well as many others. Provides transportation to medical appointments for veterans through the Disabled American Veterans Transportation Program.

The Register of Deeds issues and files the following - Marriage Licenses, Birth Certificates, Death Certificates, Burial Permits, Real estate transactions (deeds, mortgages), Federal tax liens, State tax liens, State unemployment tax, Military discharge records, County aid liens, County burial and cemetery records, and UCC's or financing statements.

Services include issuing marriage licenses, maintaining land records, providing vital records such as birth, death, and marriage certificates, and recording all real estate-related documents, including plats, deeds, mortgages, and contracts.