South Dakota · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Custer, SD
Custer (population 8,319) records real-property documents through the Custer 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.
Custer recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Custer County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $30 for first 50 pages (deeds, mortgages, easements, contracts, etc. per SDCL 7-9-15(1)); plus $0.50 per $500 of value transfer fee on deeds with consideration (SDCL 43-4-21) first / No per-page charge until beyond 50 pages, then approx. $2/page beyond the 50-page base (statewide SD schedule); master deeds/leases $75 first 50 pages; mortgage assignments $30 first 50 pages add'l (+Not applicable in South Dakota - no separate rider/records-management fee; all costs bundled into the flat per-document fee above)
- Mailing address
- 420 Mount Rushmore Road, Custer, SD 57730
- Phone
- (605) 673-8171
- Checks payable to
- Custer County Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, Indecomm
Formatting note: No dedicated cover sheet required; document itself must meet SDCL 43-28-23 format standards (see formatting_notes)
Can you e-record in Custer?
Yes. Custer accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, Indecomm, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Custer, South Dakota
- Prepare the document so it meets Custer 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, Indecomm, or by mail to Custer County Register of Deeds at 420 Mount Rushmore Road, Custer, SD 57730.
- Pay the recording fee ($30 for first 50 pages (deeds, mortgages, easements, contracts, etc. per SDCL 7-9-15(1)); plus $0.50 per $500 of value transfer fee on deeds with consideration (SDCL 43-4-21) first / No per-page charge until beyond 50 pages, then approx. $2/page beyond the 50-page base (statewide SD schedule); master deeds/leases $75 first 50 pages; mortgage assignments $30 first 50 pages add'l (+Not applicable in South Dakota - no separate rider/records-management fee; all costs bundled into the flat per-document fee above)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Custer
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 Custer 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.
Custer recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Custer?
The Custer County Register of Deeds charges $30 for first 50 pages (deeds, mortgages, easements, contracts, etc. per SDCL 7-9-15(1)); plus $0.50 per $500 of value transfer fee on deeds with consideration (SDCL 43-4-21) first / No per-page charge until beyond 50 pages, then approx. $2/page beyond the 50-page base (statewide SD schedule); master deeds/leases $75 first 50 pages; mortgage assignments $30 first 50 pages add'l (+Not applicable in South Dakota - no separate rider/records-management fee; all costs bundled into the flat per-document fee above), with checks payable to Custer County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Custer?
Yes. Custer accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, Indecomm, 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 Custer?
Mail recordings to Custer County Register of Deeds: 420 Mount Rushmore Road, Custer, SD 57730 ((605) 673-8171).
How can Jurably help with recording in Custer?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Custer 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 Custer recorder in person.
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Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.