South Dakota · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Clay, SD
Clay (population 14,973) records real-property documents through the Clay 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.
Clay recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Clay 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
- 211 W Main St, Suite 202, Vermillion, SD 57069
- Phone
- (605) 677-7130
- Checks payable to
- Clay 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 Clay?
Yes. Clay 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 Clay, South Dakota
- Prepare the document so it meets Clay 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 Clay County Register of Deeds at 211 W Main St, Suite 202, Vermillion, SD 57069.
- 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 Clay
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 Clay 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.
Clay recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Clay?
The Clay 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 Clay County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Clay?
Yes. Clay 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 Clay?
Mail recordings to Clay County Register of Deeds: 211 W Main St, Suite 202, Vermillion, SD 57069 ((605) 677-7130).
How can Jurably help with recording in Clay?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Clay 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 Clay recorder in person.
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Under contract in Clay? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.