South Dakota · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Jones, SD
Jones (population 920) records real-property documents through the Jones 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.
Jones recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Jones 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 $0.50 per $500 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 $30/first 50 pages)
- Mailing address
- P.O. Box 446, Murdo, SD 57559-0446
- Phone
- (605) 669-7104
- Checks payable to
- Jones County Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: No mandatory cover sheet; statewide SDCL 3-inch top margin/1-inch side margin rule applies
Can you e-record in Jones?
Yes. Jones accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Jones, South Dakota
- Prepare the document so it meets Jones 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, or by mail to Jones County Register of Deeds at P.O. Box 446, Murdo, SD 57559-0446.
- 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 $0.50 per $500 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 $30/first 50 pages)).
- 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 Jones 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.
Jones recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Jones?
The Jones 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 $0.50 per $500 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 $30/first 50 pages), with checks payable to Jones County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Jones?
Yes. Jones accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, 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 Jones?
Mail recordings to Jones County Register of Deeds: P.O. Box 446, Murdo, SD 57559-0446 ((605) 669-7104).
Can Jurably record my document in Jones 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 Jones recorder in person.
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Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.