South Dakota · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Stanley, SD
Stanley (population 2,978) records real-property documents through the Stanley 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.
Stanley recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Stanley County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $30 for first 50 pages (deeds, mortgages, assignments, satisfactions, easements, contracts, covenants, resolutions, surveys, lis pendens, leases) first / $2.00 per page after 50 pages; transfer fee $0.50 per $500 of value on deeds with consideration add'l (+Certified copies $5 first page/$1 each add'l page (statewide fee schedule))
- Mailing address
- Stanley County Register of Deeds, PO Box 595, Fort Pierre, SD 57532 (physical: Stanley County Courthouse, 08 E 2nd Avenue, Fort Pierre, SD 57532)
- Phone
- Courthouse main line — see county website for Register of Deeds direct extension (Equalization Dept: (605) 223-7789)
- Checks payable to
- Stanley County Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: Not state-mandated; standard SD margin requirements apply
Can you e-record in Stanley?
Stanley records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
How to record a document in Stanley, South Dakota
- Prepare the document so it meets Stanley 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 by mail to Stanley County Register of Deeds at Stanley County Register of Deeds, PO Box 595, Fort Pierre, SD 57532 (physical: Stanley County Courthouse, 08 E 2nd Avenue, Fort Pierre, SD 57532).
- Pay the recording fee ($30 for first 50 pages (deeds, mortgages, assignments, satisfactions, easements, contracts, covenants, resolutions, surveys, lis pendens, leases) first / $2.00 per page after 50 pages; transfer fee $0.50 per $500 of value on deeds with consideration add'l (+Certified copies $5 first page/$1 each add'l page (statewide fee schedule))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Stanley
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 Stanley 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 — by certified mail on the paper rail — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Stanley recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Stanley?
The Stanley County Register of Deeds charges $30 for first 50 pages (deeds, mortgages, assignments, satisfactions, easements, contracts, covenants, resolutions, surveys, lis pendens, leases) first / $2.00 per page after 50 pages; transfer fee $0.50 per $500 of value on deeds with consideration add'l (+Certified copies $5 first page/$1 each add'l page (statewide fee schedule)), with checks payable to Stanley County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Stanley?
Stanley records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
Where do I send documents for recording in Stanley?
Mail recordings to Stanley County Register of Deeds: Stanley County Register of Deeds, PO Box 595, Fort Pierre, SD 57532 (physical: Stanley County Courthouse, 08 E 2nd Avenue, Fort Pierre, SD 57532) (Courthouse main line — see county website for Register of Deeds direct extension (Equalization Dept: (605) 223-7789)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Stanley?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Stanley 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 Stanley recorder in person.
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Under contract in Stanley? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.