Contact Information
Main Office
Address:
Lake County Welfare
200 E Center St
Madison SD 57042
Phone:
605-256-7619
Office Hours:
At this time, the Welfare Office is open and available to assist the public with services that must be done in person by appointment only.
Many services may be provided online, by e-mail, or over the phone, and we would continue to encourage the public to utilize these options.
Office staff may be working remotely on Mondays, Wednesday, and Fridays.
We respectfully request that you do not visit other county offices to conduct welfare business, as they will be unable to assist you.
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