South Dakota · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Davison, SD
Davison (population 19,958) records real-property documents through the Davison 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.
Davison recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Davison County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $30 for first 50 pages (real estate documents 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; copies $1/page, certified copies $5 first page + $1/additional page add'l (+Not applicable - no separate rider/records-management fee under South Dakota's statewide flat per-document schedule)
- Mailing address
- 200 East 4th Ave., Mitchell, SD 57301
- Phone
- (605) 995-8616
- Checks payable to
- Davison County Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: No dedicated cover sheet required; document must meet SDCL 43-28-23 format standards
Can you e-record in Davison?
Yes. Davison accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Davison, South Dakota
- Prepare the document so it meets Davison 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, or by mail to Davison County Register of Deeds at 200 East 4th Ave., Mitchell, SD 57301.
- Pay the recording fee ($30 for first 50 pages (real estate documents 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; copies $1/page, certified copies $5 first page + $1/additional page add'l (+Not applicable - no separate rider/records-management fee under South Dakota's statewide flat per-document schedule)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Davison
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 Davison 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.
Davison recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Davison?
The Davison County Register of Deeds charges $30 for first 50 pages (real estate documents 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; copies $1/page, certified copies $5 first page + $1/additional page add'l (+Not applicable - no separate rider/records-management fee under South Dakota's statewide flat per-document schedule), with checks payable to Davison County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Davison?
Yes. Davison accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, 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 Davison?
Mail recordings to Davison County Register of Deeds: 200 East 4th Ave., Mitchell, SD 57301 ((605) 995-8616).
How can Jurably help with recording in Davison?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Davison 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 Davison recorder in person.
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Under contract in Davison? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.