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.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Clay 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.
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).
Can Jurably record my document in Clay 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 Clay recorder in person.
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Record in Clay without the courthouse trip.
Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.