South Dakota · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Buffalo, SD
Buffalo (population 1,943) records real-property documents through the Buffalo 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.
Buffalo recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Buffalo County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $30.00 per document (covers first 50 pages) per SDCL 7-9-15 first / $2.00 per page after the first 50 pages add'l (+Certificate of Real Estate Value (PT-56) required with deeds/contracts for deed, no separate fee; transfer fee $0.50 per $500 of value (grantor pays))
- Mailing address
- PO Box 174, 112 Osman Ave, Gann Valley, SD 57341-0174
- Phone
- (605) 293-3239
- Checks payable to
- Buffalo County Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: No dedicated cover sheet, but SD PT-56 Certificate of Real Estate Value must accompany deeds/contracts for deed
Can you e-record in Buffalo?
Buffalo records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
How to record a document in Buffalo, South Dakota
- Prepare the document so it meets Buffalo 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 by mail to Buffalo County Register of Deeds at PO Box 174, 112 Osman Ave, Gann Valley, SD 57341-0174.
- Pay the recording fee ($30.00 per document (covers first 50 pages) per SDCL 7-9-15 first / $2.00 per page after the first 50 pages add'l (+Certificate of Real Estate Value (PT-56) required with deeds/contracts for deed, no separate fee; transfer fee $0.50 per $500 of value (grantor pays))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Buffalo
Jurably isn’t a deed-filing desk — it’s how real-estate investors get the important paperwork done. If you’re under contract on a Buffalo property, we file a memorandum of contract to secure your equitable interest so the seller can’t sell out from under you. Need it notarized first? We handle online notarization or send a mobile notary to your signer. Then we record it — by certified mail on the paper rail — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Buffalo recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Buffalo?
The Buffalo County Register of Deeds charges $30.00 per document (covers first 50 pages) per SDCL 7-9-15 first / $2.00 per page after the first 50 pages add'l (+Certificate of Real Estate Value (PT-56) required with deeds/contracts for deed, no separate fee; transfer fee $0.50 per $500 of value (grantor pays)), with checks payable to Buffalo County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Buffalo?
Buffalo records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
Where do I send documents for recording in Buffalo?
Mail recordings to Buffalo County Register of Deeds: PO Box 174, 112 Osman Ave, Gann Valley, SD 57341-0174 ((605) 293-3239).
How can Jurably help with recording in Buffalo?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Buffalo to protect your equitable interest; we also notarize documents online or in person and record them for you. Upload your document and we prepare, notarize, and file it — so you never have to visit the Buffalo recorder in person.
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Under contract in Buffalo? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.