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.
How Jurably helps in Jones
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 Jones 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.
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).
How can Jurably help with recording in Jones?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Jones 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 Jones recorder in person.
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Under contract in Jones? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.