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Recording a Deed or Document in Hughes, SD
Hughes (population 17,769) records real-property documents through the Hughes 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.
Hughes recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Hughes County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $30 per document (covers first 50 pages) — SDCL 7-9-15 first / $2.00 per page after the first 50 pages; transfer fee of $0.50 per $500 (or fraction) of value on deeds with consideration add'l (+Mortgage assignments $30/first 50 pages; Master deeds/leases $75/first 50 pages; mechanic's liens $30/first 50 pages; mineral records/oil & gas leases $30/first 50 pages; certified vital record copies $15/copy)
- Mailing address
- 104 E Capitol Ave, Pierre, SD 57501 (P.O. Box 1238, Pierre, SD 57501 for mail)
- Phone
- (605) 773-7495; fax (605) 773-7479
- Checks payable to
- Hughes County Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: No statutory cover sheet, but SDCL requires a blank 3-inch top margin on page 1 (right half reserved for recording stamp, left half for 'Prepared by' name/address/phone); all other margins minimum 1 inch; document title must be shown below the blank margin
Can you e-record in Hughes?
Hughes 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 Hughes, South Dakota
- Prepare the document so it meets Hughes 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 Hughes County Register of Deeds at 104 E Capitol Ave, Pierre, SD 57501 (P.O. Box 1238, Pierre, SD 57501 for mail).
- Pay the recording fee ($30 per document (covers first 50 pages) — SDCL 7-9-15 first / $2.00 per page after the first 50 pages; transfer fee of $0.50 per $500 (or fraction) of value on deeds with consideration add'l (+Mortgage assignments $30/first 50 pages; Master deeds/leases $75/first 50 pages; mechanic's liens $30/first 50 pages; mineral records/oil & gas leases $30/first 50 pages; certified vital record copies $15/copy)).
- 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 Hughes 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.
Hughes recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Hughes?
The Hughes County Register of Deeds charges $30 per document (covers first 50 pages) — SDCL 7-9-15 first / $2.00 per page after the first 50 pages; transfer fee of $0.50 per $500 (or fraction) of value on deeds with consideration add'l (+Mortgage assignments $30/first 50 pages; Master deeds/leases $75/first 50 pages; mechanic's liens $30/first 50 pages; mineral records/oil & gas leases $30/first 50 pages; certified vital record copies $15/copy), with checks payable to Hughes County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Hughes?
Hughes 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 Hughes?
Mail recordings to Hughes County Register of Deeds: 104 E Capitol Ave, Pierre, SD 57501 (P.O. Box 1238, Pierre, SD 57501 for mail) ((605) 773-7495; fax (605) 773-7479).
Can Jurably record my document in Hughes 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 Hughes recorder in person.
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