South Dakota · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Bennett, SD
Bennett (population 3,383) records real-property documents through the Bennett 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.
Bennett recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Bennett County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $30 per document for real estate documents (first 50 pages) per SD statewide statutory fee schedule first / Flat $30 covers up to 50 pages; deed transfer fee $0.50 per $500 of value add'l (+Not separately itemized; consistent with statewide SD schedule (master deeds/leases $75, mechanics liens $30))
- Mailing address
- Bennett County Register of Deeds, PO Box 433, Martin, SD 57551-0433 (202 Main Street, Martin, SD 57551)
- Phone
- 605-685-6054
- Checks payable to
- Bennett County Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: No dedicated cover sheet mandated; SD statewide 3-inch top margin on first page required
Can you e-record in Bennett?
Yes. Bennett 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 Bennett, South Dakota
- Prepare the document so it meets Bennett 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 Bennett County Register of Deeds at Bennett County Register of Deeds, PO Box 433, Martin, SD 57551-0433 (202 Main Street, Martin, SD 57551).
- Pay the recording fee ($30 per document for real estate documents (first 50 pages) per SD statewide statutory fee schedule first / Flat $30 covers up to 50 pages; deed transfer fee $0.50 per $500 of value add'l (+Not separately itemized; consistent with statewide SD schedule (master deeds/leases $75, mechanics liens $30))).
- 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 Bennett 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.
Bennett recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Bennett?
The Bennett County Register of Deeds charges $30 per document for real estate documents (first 50 pages) per SD statewide statutory fee schedule first / Flat $30 covers up to 50 pages; deed transfer fee $0.50 per $500 of value add'l (+Not separately itemized; consistent with statewide SD schedule (master deeds/leases $75, mechanics liens $30)), with checks payable to Bennett County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Bennett?
Yes. Bennett 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 Bennett?
Mail recordings to Bennett County Register of Deeds: Bennett County Register of Deeds, PO Box 433, Martin, SD 57551-0433 (202 Main Street, Martin, SD 57551) (605-685-6054).
Can Jurably record my document in Bennett 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 Bennett recorder in person.
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