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.

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

Currently, South Dakota has no statewide Ban the Box or Fair Chance Hiring Rules.

Currently, South Dakota has no statewide Credit History Bans.

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.

Currently, South Dakota has no statewide Salary History Bans.

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

See the Hire Image Resource Library for more information and to access helpful, up-to-date resource guides for your background and drug screening needs.

Easily request our online South Dakota background checks 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Fast turnaround times. Simple and affordable.

Free Background Screening Compliance Review

Are You In Compliance? These 6 steps will help you stay in background screening compliance.

  • Candidate notification (stand-alone disclosure)
  • Obtain candidate’s signed authorization AND provide
  • Mandatory FCRA summary of rights and state disclosures
  • Pre-adverse notification (if applicable)
  • Leave time for candidate to dispute
  • You decide: Hire, or Not (send adverse action letter)

Let Hire Image experts review your background screening forms and process to assess compliance with federal and local laws and regulations.

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