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Recording a Deed or Document in Pennington, SD
Pennington (population 109,231) records real-property documents through the Pennington 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.
Pennington recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Pennington County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $30 per document for the first 50 pages (SDCL 7-9-15, 11-3-11, 43-15A-9, 44-8-13, 44-9-50, 43-20-10 govern schedule); transfer fee $0.50 per $500 of value on deeds with consideration first / $2.00 per additional page over 50 pages add'l (+Certified copies $5 first page + $1/each additional page; uncertified copies $1/page)
- Mailing address
- Pennington County Register of Deeds, 900 Concourse Dr, Suite 110, Rapid City, SD 57703
- Phone
- (605) 394-2177
- Checks payable to
- Pennington County Register of Deeds (unverified exact payee wording)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, Indecomm
Formatting note: Blank space of no less than 3 inches from top of page required; left half for preparer info, right half reserved for recorder use; must include title, legal description, grantor/grantee names with grantee address, and original notarized signatures; formatting governed by SDCL 43-28-23; "Prepared by" field required per SDCL 7-9-1
Can you e-record in Pennington?
Yes. Pennington accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, Indecomm, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Pennington, South Dakota
- Prepare the document so it meets Pennington 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, Indecomm, or by mail to Pennington County Register of Deeds at Pennington County Register of Deeds, 900 Concourse Dr, Suite 110, Rapid City, SD 57703.
- Pay the recording fee ($30 per document for the first 50 pages (SDCL 7-9-15, 11-3-11, 43-15A-9, 44-8-13, 44-9-50, 43-20-10 govern schedule); transfer fee $0.50 per $500 of value on deeds with consideration first / $2.00 per additional page over 50 pages add'l (+Certified copies $5 first page + $1/each additional page; uncertified copies $1/page)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Pennington
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 Pennington 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.
Pennington recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Pennington?
The Pennington County Register of Deeds charges $30 per document for the first 50 pages (SDCL 7-9-15, 11-3-11, 43-15A-9, 44-8-13, 44-9-50, 43-20-10 govern schedule); transfer fee $0.50 per $500 of value on deeds with consideration first / $2.00 per additional page over 50 pages add'l (+Certified copies $5 first page + $1/each additional page; uncertified copies $1/page), with checks payable to Pennington 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 Pennington?
Yes. Pennington accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, Indecomm, 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 Pennington?
Mail recordings to Pennington County Register of Deeds: Pennington County Register of Deeds, 900 Concourse Dr, Suite 110, Rapid City, SD 57703 ((605) 394-2177).
How can Jurably help with recording in Pennington?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Pennington 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 Pennington recorder in person.
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Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.