South Dakota · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Hand, SD
Hand (population 3,145) records real-property documents through the Hand 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.
Hand recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Hand County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $30.00 document recording fee (statewide SDCL 7-9-15 fee, first 50 pages) first / $2.00 per additional page beyond 50 (statewide standard); plat recording $60.00 add'l (+Copies $1.00/page; transfer fee $0.50 per $500 of value on deeds with consideration)
- Mailing address
- Hand County Register of Deeds, 415 W 1st Avenue, Miller, SD 57362
- Phone
- (605) 853-3512
- Checks payable to
- Hand County Register of Deeds (Suzy Wernsmann)
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: No SD-wide cover sheet mandated; 3-inch top margin page 1, 1-inch other margins, white 8.5x11-8.5x14 paper 20lb+, black ink, min 10pt font; original documents only, no photocopies/whiteout accepted
Can you e-record in Hand?
Hand records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
How to record a document in Hand, South Dakota
- Prepare the document so it meets Hand 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 by mail to Hand County Register of Deeds at Hand County Register of Deeds, 415 W 1st Avenue, Miller, SD 57362.
- Pay the recording fee ($30.00 document recording fee (statewide SDCL 7-9-15 fee, first 50 pages) first / $2.00 per additional page beyond 50 (statewide standard); plat recording $60.00 add'l (+Copies $1.00/page; transfer fee $0.50 per $500 of value on deeds with consideration)).
- 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 Hand standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, record it by certified mail, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Hand recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Hand?
The Hand County Register of Deeds charges $30.00 document recording fee (statewide SDCL 7-9-15 fee, first 50 pages) first / $2.00 per additional page beyond 50 (statewide standard); plat recording $60.00 add'l (+Copies $1.00/page; transfer fee $0.50 per $500 of value on deeds with consideration), with checks payable to Hand County Register of Deeds (Suzy Wernsmann). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Hand?
Hand records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
Where do I send documents for recording in Hand?
Mail recordings to Hand County Register of Deeds: Hand County Register of Deeds, 415 W 1st Avenue, Miller, SD 57362 ((605) 853-3512).
Can Jurably record my document in Hand for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, records it by mail, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Hand recorder in person.
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Record in Hand without the courthouse trip.
Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.