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Recording a Deed or Document in Fall River, SD
Fall River (population 6,968) records real-property documents through the Fall River 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.
Fall River recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Fall River County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $30 per document for first 50 pages (deeds, mortgages, assignments, satisfactions, easements, contracts, covenants, resolutions, surveys, lis pendens, leases per SDCL 7-9-15(1)); plus $0.50 per $500 of value transfer fee for deeds with consideration (SDCL 43-4-21); plats $60 (SDCL 11-3-11) first / Documents over 50 pages: base fee plus $2.00 per each additional page; mortgage assignments (max one per document) $30 for first 50 pages (SDCL 44-8-13) add'l (+Not applicable - South Dakota's statewide flat per-document fee (SDCL 7-9-15) has no separate rider/records-management/archive fee)
- Mailing address
- 906 N. River St., Hot Springs, SD 57747
- Phone
- (605) 745-5139
- Checks payable to
- Fall River County Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: No dedicated cover sheet required; document itself must meet SDCL 43-28-23 format standards (Document Standards Still Apply per county fee page)
Can you e-record in Fall River?
Yes. Fall River 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 Fall River, South Dakota
- Prepare the document so it meets Fall River 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 Fall River County Register of Deeds at 906 N. River St., Hot Springs, SD 57747.
- Pay the recording fee ($30 per document for first 50 pages (deeds, mortgages, assignments, satisfactions, easements, contracts, covenants, resolutions, surveys, lis pendens, leases per SDCL 7-9-15(1)); plus $0.50 per $500 of value transfer fee for deeds with consideration (SDCL 43-4-21); plats $60 (SDCL 11-3-11) first / Documents over 50 pages: base fee plus $2.00 per each additional page; mortgage assignments (max one per document) $30 for first 50 pages (SDCL 44-8-13) add'l (+Not applicable - South Dakota's statewide flat per-document fee (SDCL 7-9-15) has no separate rider/records-management/archive fee)).
- 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 Fall River 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.
Fall River recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Fall River?
The Fall River County Register of Deeds charges $30 per document for first 50 pages (deeds, mortgages, assignments, satisfactions, easements, contracts, covenants, resolutions, surveys, lis pendens, leases per SDCL 7-9-15(1)); plus $0.50 per $500 of value transfer fee for deeds with consideration (SDCL 43-4-21); plats $60 (SDCL 11-3-11) first / Documents over 50 pages: base fee plus $2.00 per each additional page; mortgage assignments (max one per document) $30 for first 50 pages (SDCL 44-8-13) add'l (+Not applicable - South Dakota's statewide flat per-document fee (SDCL 7-9-15) has no separate rider/records-management/archive fee), with checks payable to Fall River County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Fall River?
Yes. Fall River 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 Fall River?
Mail recordings to Fall River County Register of Deeds: 906 N. River St., Hot Springs, SD 57747 ((605) 745-5139).
Can Jurably record my document in Fall River 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 Fall River recorder in person.
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