South Dakota · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Clark, SD
Clark (population 3,835) records real-property documents through the Clark 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.
Clark recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Clark 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; transfer fee $0.50 per $500 of value)
- Mailing address
- PO Box 294, 200 N Commercial St, Clark, SD 57225-0294
- Phone
- (605) 532-5363
- Checks payable to
- Clark County Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: No dedicated cover sheet, but PT-56 Certificate of Real Estate Value required with deeds
Can you e-record in Clark?
Yes. Clark accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Clark, South Dakota
- Prepare the document so it meets Clark 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, CSC, or by mail to Clark County Register of Deeds at PO Box 294, 200 N Commercial St, Clark, SD 57225-0294.
- 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; transfer fee $0.50 per $500 of value)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Clark
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 Clark 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 — electronically through the county’s approved network — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Clark recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Clark?
The Clark 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; transfer fee $0.50 per $500 of value), with checks payable to Clark County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Clark?
Yes. Clark accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, 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 Clark?
Mail recordings to Clark County Register of Deeds: PO Box 294, 200 N Commercial St, Clark, SD 57225-0294 ((605) 532-5363).
How can Jurably help with recording in Clark?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Clark 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 Clark recorder in person.
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Under contract in Clark? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.