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Recording a Deed or Document in Codington, SD
Codington (population 28,322) records real-property documents through the Codington 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.
Codington recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Codington 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; certified copies $5 first page/$1 each add'l page)
- Mailing address
- 14 1st Ave SE, Watertown, SD 57201
- Phone
- (605) 882-6278
- Checks payable to
- Codington 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 Codington?
Yes. Codington 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 Codington, South Dakota
- Prepare the document so it meets Codington 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 Codington County Register of Deeds at 14 1st Ave SE, Watertown, SD 57201.
- 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; certified copies $5 first page/$1 each add'l page)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Codington
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 Codington 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.
Codington recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Codington?
The Codington 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; certified copies $5 first page/$1 each add'l page), with checks payable to Codington County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Codington?
Yes. Codington 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 Codington?
Mail recordings to Codington County Register of Deeds: 14 1st Ave SE, Watertown, SD 57201 ((605) 882-6278).
How can Jurably help with recording in Codington?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Codington 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 Codington recorder in person.
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Under contract in Codington? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.