Lake County Veterans Service Office

The Veterans Service Office can provide assistance to veterans in the following areas:

  • Disability Compensation
  • Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC)
  • Parent DIC
  • Pension
  • Survivors Pension
  • VA Civilian Health and Medical Program (CHAMPVA)
  • VA benefits and services
  • Dependents & Survivors Education and Training
  • Burial and Memorial Benefits
  • South Dakota Veterans Bonus Program


You may be eligible for VA benefits if you are:

  • a veteran
  • a veteran's dependent
  • a surviving spouse, child or parent of a deceased veteran
  • an active duty military service member
  • a member of the Reserve or National Guard

Staff

John Anderson

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Contact Information

Main Office

Address:
Lake County Veterans Service Office
200 E Center St
Madison SD 57042

Phone:
605-256-7612
Fax:
605-256-7613

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Office Hours:

* CLOSED: May 25th 2026-June 1st 2026 *

Monday: 8 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday: 8 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday: 8 am - 12:00 pm

Special appointments / arrangements can be made for handicap veterans / dependents that are unable to travel or come to the office.

Announcements

Absentee Voting has started for the Republican Party Runoff Election
Friday, June 12, 2026

Open June 12th- July 27th at 5:00PM. Voting hours are from 8-5pm Monday through Friday at the Lake County Courthouse, 1st floor.

Republican Runoff Election will be held July 28th 2026!
Friday, June 12, 2026

Election hours will be 7am - 7pm at voters respective precincts. Last day to change registration for Republican Runoff is July 13th, 2026. For a copy of the sample ballot please click here.

Juneteenth Holiday
Friday, June 12, 2026

The Lake County Court House will be closed on June 19th, 2026.

June - License Plate Renewal K/L
Monday, June 1, 2026

Vehicle License plate renewal for vehicle owners with the FIRST letter in their LAST NAME that begins with K or L.

Drivers Exam closed
Monday, February 23, 2026

Due to staffing, the drivers exam, located at the 4-H grounds, is closed until further notice

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