South Dakota · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Moody, SD
Moody (population 6,340) records real-property documents through the Moody 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.
Moody recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Moody County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $30 per document for the first 50 pages (deeds, mortgages, assignments, satisfactions, easements, contracts, covenants, resolutions, surveys, lis pendens, leases); transfer fee $0.50 per $500 of value on deeds with consideration first / Statewide standard $2.00/page over 50 pages (per SDCL 7-9-15 schedule referenced on county fee page) add'l (+Copies $1/page; certified copies +$5/document; documents emailed +$5 fee; Birth/Death/Marriage certified copies $15 each; Marriage License $40)
- Mailing address
- Moody County Register of Deeds, 101 E. Pipestone Ave., Ste. C, Flandreau, SD 57028
- Phone
- 605-997-3151
- Checks payable to
- Moody County Register of Deeds (unverified exact payee wording)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: SD statewide document standards (SDCL 43-28-23) apply; county provides a Document Recording Checklist and eRecording Procedures document for formatting guidance
Can you e-record in Moody?
Yes. Moody 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 Moody, South Dakota
- Prepare the document so it meets Moody 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 Moody County Register of Deeds at Moody County Register of Deeds, 101 E. Pipestone Ave., Ste. C, Flandreau, SD 57028.
- Pay the recording fee ($30 per document for the first 50 pages (deeds, mortgages, assignments, satisfactions, easements, contracts, covenants, resolutions, surveys, lis pendens, leases); transfer fee $0.50 per $500 of value on deeds with consideration first / Statewide standard $2.00/page over 50 pages (per SDCL 7-9-15 schedule referenced on county fee page) add'l (+Copies $1/page; certified copies +$5/document; documents emailed +$5 fee; Birth/Death/Marriage certified copies $15 each; Marriage License $40)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Moody
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 Moody 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.
Moody recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Moody?
The Moody County Register of Deeds charges $30 per document for the first 50 pages (deeds, mortgages, assignments, satisfactions, easements, contracts, covenants, resolutions, surveys, lis pendens, leases); transfer fee $0.50 per $500 of value on deeds with consideration first / Statewide standard $2.00/page over 50 pages (per SDCL 7-9-15 schedule referenced on county fee page) add'l (+Copies $1/page; certified copies +$5/document; documents emailed +$5 fee; Birth/Death/Marriage certified copies $15 each; Marriage License $40), with checks payable to Moody County Register of Deeds (unverified exact payee wording). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Moody?
Yes. Moody 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 Moody?
Mail recordings to Moody County Register of Deeds: Moody County Register of Deeds, 101 E. Pipestone Ave., Ste. C, Flandreau, SD 57028 (605-997-3151).
How can Jurably help with recording in Moody?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Moody 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 Moody recorder in person.
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Under contract in Moody? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.