Deed recording
- First page
- $30.00
- Each extra page
- Flat fee
Transfer tax: $0.50 per $500 ($1.00 per $1,000) Real Estate Transfer Fee
SDCL § 7-9-15 (Flat $30 per document)
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South DakotaCounty Clerks & Recorders
Where to record a deed, get a marriage license or register a business name in each of South Dakota’s 66 counties. Pick yours on the map or in the register below.
- Counties
- 66
- Deed fee · page 1
- $30.00
- Marriage wait
- None
- Population
- 919k
Population, low → high Blue = recording office verified (official website or OpenStreetMap) Blue = recording-office phone verified recording office (OpenStreetMap)
State rules on file
How South Dakota records it
Statewide figures. Counties can add local surcharges — confirm the exact amount with the recording office before you file.
Marriage license
- Fee
- $40.00
- Waiting period
- None
- License valid for
- 90 days
Issued by Register of Deeds. Immediate issuance.
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- Birth
- $15.00
- Death
- $15.00
- Marriage
- $15.00
Issued by: South Dakota Department of Health Office of Vital Records
DBA / assumed name
- Filing fee
- $10.00
- File with
- South Dakota Secretary of State
Fictitious business name filed with the Secretary of State.
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Every county in South Dakota
54 official websites 23 recording offices verified 23 phones listed
W = official website · V = recording office verified · P = verified phone · figures: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates
South Dakota questions
Before you file in South Dakota
Largest offices: Minnehaha County, Pennington County, Lincoln County.
Who records deeds in South Dakota?
In South Dakota, deeds, mortgages and liens are recorded by the Register of Deeds of the county where the property is located. Each county page below names the office and, where we have verified it, its address and phone number.
How much does it cost to record a deed in South Dakota?
SDCL § 7-9-15 (Flat $30 per document) sets a base fee of $30.00 per document. Counties often add surcharges, so check the county's current fee schedule before filing. Transfer tax: $0.50 per $500 ($1.00 per $1,000) Real Estate Transfer Fee.
What are the requirements for getting married in South Dakota?
A marriage license in South Dakota costs about $40.00 (the amount varies by county). There is no waiting period. The license is valid for 90 days. Issued by Register of Deeds. Immediate issuance.
Where do I register a DBA or business name in South Dakota?
Assumed business names (DBA) in South Dakota are filed with the South Dakota Secretary of State; the filing fee is about $10.00. Fictitious business name filed with the Secretary of State.