South Dakota · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Aurora, SD
Aurora (population 2,744) records real-property documents through the Aurora County Register of Deeds. Below is what it costs, how to submit, and how Jurably can prepare, notarize, and record your document for you — without a trip to the courthouse.
Aurora recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Aurora County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $30 per document (real estate documents: deeds, mortgages, assignments, satisfactions, easements, contracts, covenants, resolutions, surveys, lis pendens, leases) for first 50 pages, per SD statewide fee schedule (SDCL 7-9-15/related) first / No per-page fee within first 50 pages (flat $30); pages beyond 50 billed per statute (contact office); deed transfer fee of $0.50 per $500 of consideration value also applies to grantor add'l (+Master deeds/master leases: $75; mortgage assignments: $30; mechanic's liens: $30; mineral/oil & gas leases: $30 (statewide SD fee schedule))
- Mailing address
- Aurora County Register of Deeds, Aurora County Courthouse, 401 N Main St, Plankinton, SD 57368
- Phone
- 605-942-7161
- Checks payable to
- Aurora County Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: No dedicated cover sheet mandated; SD statutory 3-inch top margin on first page required for recording stamp/index information, 1-inch margins elsewhere
Can you e-record in Aurora?
Yes. Aurora accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Aurora, South Dakota
- Prepare the document so it meets Aurora formatting rules (legal description, grantee address, signature block, and the blank margin the recorder reserves for its stamp).
- Notarize it if the instrument requires acknowledgment — most deeds and affidavits do.
- Submit electronically through Simplifile, or by mail to Aurora County Register of Deeds at Aurora County Register of Deeds, Aurora County Courthouse, 401 N Main St, Plankinton, SD 57368.
- Pay the recording fee ($30 per document (real estate documents: deeds, mortgages, assignments, satisfactions, easements, contracts, covenants, resolutions, surveys, lis pendens, leases) for first 50 pages, per SD statewide fee schedule (SDCL 7-9-15/related) first / No per-page fee within first 50 pages (flat $30); pages beyond 50 billed per statute (contact office); deed transfer fee of $0.50 per $500 of consideration value also applies to grantor add'l (+Master deeds/master leases: $75; mortgage assignments: $30; mechanic's liens: $30; mineral/oil & gas leases: $30 (statewide SD fee schedule))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Aurora standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, e-record it through the county’s approved network, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Aurora recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Aurora?
The Aurora County Register of Deeds charges $30 per document (real estate documents: deeds, mortgages, assignments, satisfactions, easements, contracts, covenants, resolutions, surveys, lis pendens, leases) for first 50 pages, per SD statewide fee schedule (SDCL 7-9-15/related) first / No per-page fee within first 50 pages (flat $30); pages beyond 50 billed per statute (contact office); deed transfer fee of $0.50 per $500 of consideration value also applies to grantor add'l (+Master deeds/master leases: $75; mortgage assignments: $30; mechanic's liens: $30; mineral/oil & gas leases: $30 (statewide SD fee schedule)), with checks payable to Aurora County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Aurora?
Yes. Aurora accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
Where do I send documents for recording in Aurora?
Mail recordings to Aurora County Register of Deeds: Aurora County Register of Deeds, Aurora County Courthouse, 401 N Main St, Plankinton, SD 57368 (605-942-7161).
Can Jurably record my document in Aurora for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, e-records it through the county’s approved network, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Aurora recorder in person.
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