South Dakota
Background Checks
Important background check guidelines and information regarding national criminal background checks, criminal record checks, criminal history checks, court and MVR fees in the state of South Dakota.

State Laws in South Dakota
Need To Run Background Screenings in South Dakota?
Hire Image provides comprehensive South Dakota background checks including the following:
- Employment background checks
- Criminal background checks
- Drug screening tests
- Educational verifications
- Driving record searches
- Ban the Box/Fair Chance Hiring Rules
Currently, South Dakota has no statewide Ban the Box or Fair Chance Hiring Rules.
- Credit History Bans
Currently, South Dakota has no statewide Credit History Bans.
- Medical or Recreational Marijuana Laws
Currently, South Dakota patients suffering from debilitating conditions will be permitted to purchase and possess up to 3 ounces of Marijuana from a licensed dispensary. Adults 21 and older will be permitted to possess and distribute up to 1 ounce of marijuana. Additionally, they will be allowed to cultivate up to 3 cannabis plants. Constitutional Amendment A also addresses employer concerns in that it does not require that an employer permit or accommodate Marijuana usage or affect an employer’s ability to restrict his or her employees’ use of marijuana.
- Salary History Bans
Currently, South Dakota has no statewide Salary History Bans.
- South Dakota Access Fees
South Dakota County Criminal Search Access Fees
South Dakota, All Counties, $20.00
South Dakota Statewide Criminal Search Access Fees
South Dakota Statewide Access Fee $20.00
South Dakota MVR Access Fees
South Dakota MVR Access Fee $5.00
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