South Dakota · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Perkins, SD
Perkins (population 2,829) records real-property documents through the Perkins 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.
Perkins recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Perkins County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $30 per document for the first 50 pages (deeds, mortgages, assignments, satisfactions, easements, contracts, covenants, resolutions, surveys, leases) per SDCL 7-9-15 statewide schedule first / $2.00 per additional page over 50 pages (statewide standard; county publishes a separate "List of Fees" PDF not fully extracted) add'l (+Transfer fee $0.50 per $500 of value on deeds with consideration; certified/uncertified copy fees follow statewide standard ($5/$1 first page, $1/page after) — not separately itemized on site)
- Mailing address
- Perkins County Register of Deeds, PO Box 127, Bison, SD 57620 (physical: 100 E Main St / Perkins County Courthouse, Bison, SD 57620)
- Phone
- 605-244-5620
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: County publishes downloadable "Recording Standards" document referencing SDCL 43-28-23; specific text not extracted — treat margin/font/paper specifics as unverified pending direct PDF review
Can you e-record in Perkins?
Yes. Perkins 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 Perkins, South Dakota
- Prepare the document so it meets Perkins 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 Perkins County Register of Deeds at Perkins County Register of Deeds, PO Box 127, Bison, SD 57620 (physical: 100 E Main St / Perkins County Courthouse, Bison, SD 57620).
- Pay the recording fee ($30 per document for the first 50 pages (deeds, mortgages, assignments, satisfactions, easements, contracts, covenants, resolutions, surveys, leases) per SDCL 7-9-15 statewide schedule first / $2.00 per additional page over 50 pages (statewide standard; county publishes a separate "List of Fees" PDF not fully extracted) add'l (+Transfer fee $0.50 per $500 of value on deeds with consideration; certified/uncertified copy fees follow statewide standard ($5/$1 first page, $1/page after) — not separately itemized on site)).
- 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 Perkins 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.
Perkins recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Perkins?
The Perkins County Register of Deeds charges $30 per document for the first 50 pages (deeds, mortgages, assignments, satisfactions, easements, contracts, covenants, resolutions, surveys, leases) per SDCL 7-9-15 statewide schedule first / $2.00 per additional page over 50 pages (statewide standard; county publishes a separate "List of Fees" PDF not fully extracted) add'l (+Transfer fee $0.50 per $500 of value on deeds with consideration; certified/uncertified copy fees follow statewide standard ($5/$1 first page, $1/page after) — not separately itemized on site). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Perkins?
Yes. Perkins 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 Perkins?
Mail recordings to Perkins County Register of Deeds: Perkins County Register of Deeds, PO Box 127, Bison, SD 57620 (physical: 100 E Main St / Perkins County Courthouse, Bison, SD 57620) (605-244-5620).
Can Jurably record my document in Perkins 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 Perkins recorder in person.
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