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.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Lincoln 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.
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).
Can Jurably record my document in Lincoln 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 Lincoln recorder in person.
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