South Dakota · Document Recording
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.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Lawrence 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.
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).
Can Jurably record my document in Lawrence 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 Lawrence recorder in person.
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