The Register of Deeds office is the place where all real estate records are preserved through a scanning process. Deeds, mortgages and all types of miscellaneous documents are maintained to allow for an orderly chain of title. Our land records date back to 1891 for persons interested in family history or just research in general.
We also file State, Federal and County Liens, Mechanic’s Liens, Business Names Registrations, UCC liens, Military Discharge records and other types of miscellaneous filings.
In addition, we issue certified copies of birth, death and marriage records and we are the office you will come to when you are ready to get a marriage license.
Contact Information:
Phone: (605) 223-7786
Fax: (605) 223-7788
Mailing Address:
PO Box 596
Fort Pierre SD 57532
Office Location:
Stanley County Courthouse
08 East 2nd Avenue
Fort Pierre SD 57532
Office Hours:
8am – 12pm and 1pm - 5pm CT
Monday - Friday
*Excluding holidays
Recording Real Estate Documents
- Document Format Standards - SDCL 43-28-23
- Recording Fees - SDCL 7-9-15
- Transfer Fee Exemptions - SDCL 43-4-22
- Prepared By Statement - SDCL 7-9-1 and 43-28-24 thru 43-28-28 inclusive
State of South Dakota Statues Index
Certificate of Real Estate Form
Every type of property transfer document must be accompanied by a Certificate of Real Estate Value document completely and properly filled out. The Certificate does not get recorded but is given to the Director of Equalization Office.
https://www.state.sd.us/eforms/secure/eforms/E0919V6-CertificateOfRealEstateValue.pdf
Vital Records & Marriage Licenses
Certified copies of birth, death, and marriage records are available for $15.00 per copy and may only be issued to eligible individuals as authorized by law.
Certified copies are provided at no charge to Veterans when needed for a claim against a government entity.
Informational Copies
Informational copies are available to anyone for $15.00 per copy. These copies:
- Cannot be used for legal purposes
- Are intended for informational use only
- Are commonly used for genealogy and historical research
Ordering Multiple Records
If you are requesting multiple record types (for example, a birth record and a divorce record) or records for more than one individual, please complete Sections 1 and 2 (and Sections 3 and 4, if applicable) of the appropriate application and include the State Vital Records Addendum.
Marriage Licenses
Marriage licenses are issued through the Register of Deeds Office.
Fee: $40.00
Payment: Cash only
Both applicants must appear in person
A valid photo ID is required to verify age
Vital Records Forms
Applications for certified copies of birth, death, and marriage records, as well as marriage license applications, are available through the South Dakota Department of Health.
All forms are also available in the Stanley County Register of Deeds Office and may be completed prior to the issuance of a record or license.
South Dakota Vital Records Forms: https://doh.sd.gov/records/
Genealogy Records
Search South Dakota birth records that are more than 100 years old: https://doh.sd.gov/records/genealogy.aspx
Other Helpful Information
- State of South Dakota - http://sd.gov/
- South Dakota Secretary of State - Use this link for information on UCC and Fictitious Business Names information - https://sdsos.gov/business-services/default.aspx
- Request for Federal Tax Liens Search. SDCL 44-7-8.1 - Call or email the Register of Deeds office to receive a form for a request
- Military Discharge Information. SDCL 33A-2-8 - Call or email the Register of Deeds office to receive a form for a request