South Dakota · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Lincoln, SD
Lincoln (population 65,159) records real-property documents through the Lincoln 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.
Lincoln recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Lincoln County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $30 first page (first 50 pages) for deeds, mortgages, assignments, satisfactions, easements, contracts (real estate transfer fee separate); Plats $60 first / $2 per page for pages over 50 add'l (+Copy fee $1/page; not separately itemized for riders)
- Mailing address
- Lincoln County Register of Deeds, 104 N Main Street, Suite 210, Canton, SD 57013
- Phone
- 605-764-2581 (main courthouse line; confirm direct ROD extension) - Register of Deeds dept per lincolncountysd.gov
- Checks payable to
- Lincoln County Register of Deeds (unverified exact payee line)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: No standalone cover sheet form identified; top 3-inch margin of first page must contain preparer's name/address/phone per statewide SD requirement
Can you e-record in Lincoln?
Yes. Lincoln 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 Lincoln, South Dakota
- Prepare the document so it meets Lincoln 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 Lincoln County Register of Deeds at Lincoln County Register of Deeds, 104 N Main Street, Suite 210, Canton, SD 57013.
- Pay the recording fee ($30 first page (first 50 pages) for deeds, mortgages, assignments, satisfactions, easements, contracts (real estate transfer fee separate); Plats $60 first / $2 per page for pages over 50 add'l (+Copy fee $1/page; not separately itemized for riders)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Lincoln
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 Lincoln 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.
Lincoln recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Lincoln?
The Lincoln County Register of Deeds charges $30 first page (first 50 pages) for deeds, mortgages, assignments, satisfactions, easements, contracts (real estate transfer fee separate); Plats $60 first / $2 per page for pages over 50 add'l (+Copy fee $1/page; not separately itemized for riders), with checks payable to Lincoln 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 Lincoln?
Yes. Lincoln 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 Lincoln?
Mail recordings to Lincoln County Register of Deeds: Lincoln County Register of Deeds, 104 N Main Street, Suite 210, Canton, SD 57013 (605-764-2581 (main courthouse line; confirm direct ROD extension) - Register of Deeds dept per lincolncountysd.gov).
How can Jurably help with recording in Lincoln?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Lincoln 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 Lincoln recorder in person.
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Under contract in Lincoln? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.