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Recording a Deed or Document in Lawrence, SD
Lawrence (population 25,771) records real-property documents through the Lawrence 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.
Lawrence recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Lawrence County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $30 first page (first 50 pages) for deeds/mortgages/assignments/satisfactions/easements/contracts/covenants/surveys/lis pendens/leases; Master Deeds/Leases $75 first / $2 per page for pages over 50 add'l (+Not separately itemized; uncertified copies $1/page, certified copies $5 first page + $1/additional page)
- Mailing address
- Lawrence County Register of Deeds, 90 Sherman Street / PO Box 565, Deadwood, SD 57732
- Phone
- 605-578-3930
- Checks payable to
- Lawrence County Register of Deeds (unverified exact payee line)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: No dedicated cover sheet form found; SD law requires preparer's name/address/phone in the top 3-inch margin of the first page (statewide SDCL requirement)
Can you e-record in Lawrence?
Yes. Lawrence 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 Lawrence, South Dakota
- Prepare the document so it meets Lawrence 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 Lawrence County Register of Deeds at Lawrence County Register of Deeds, 90 Sherman Street / PO Box 565, Deadwood, SD 57732.
- Pay the recording fee ($30 first page (first 50 pages) for deeds/mortgages/assignments/satisfactions/easements/contracts/covenants/surveys/lis pendens/leases; Master Deeds/Leases $75 first / $2 per page for pages over 50 add'l (+Not separately itemized; uncertified copies $1/page, certified copies $5 first page + $1/additional page)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Lawrence
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 Lawrence 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.
Lawrence recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Lawrence?
The Lawrence County Register of Deeds charges $30 first page (first 50 pages) for deeds/mortgages/assignments/satisfactions/easements/contracts/covenants/surveys/lis pendens/leases; Master Deeds/Leases $75 first / $2 per page for pages over 50 add'l (+Not separately itemized; uncertified copies $1/page, certified copies $5 first page + $1/additional page), with checks payable to Lawrence County Register of Deeds (unverified exact payee line). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Lawrence?
Yes. Lawrence 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 Lawrence?
Mail recordings to Lawrence County Register of Deeds: Lawrence County Register of Deeds, 90 Sherman Street / PO Box 565, Deadwood, SD 57732 (605-578-3930).
How can Jurably help with recording in Lawrence?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Lawrence 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 Lawrence recorder in person.
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Under contract in Lawrence? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.