South Dakota Deed Forms (5)

South Dakota Deed Forms (5)

A South Dakota deed is used to transfer a property owner’s title to another individual or entity. It’s completed as the final step of the homebuying process, officially handing over ownership to the buyer. The type of deed used varies depending on the nature of the relationship between the parties and the transaction.

Last updated June 23rd, 2025

A South Dakota deed is used to transfer a property owner’s title to another individual or entity. It’s completed as the final step of the homebuying process, officially handing over ownership to the buyer. The type of deed used varies depending on the nature of the relationship between the parties and the transaction.

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By Type (5)

Deed of Trust – Grants ownership to a trustee who holds the title until the owner/borrower repays a loan.

 

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Quitclaim Deed – Provides no title protection and does not warrant that the grantor is a legal owner.

 

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Special Warranty Deed – Only protects the title against encumbrances resulting from the grantor’s ownership period.

 

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Transfer on Death Deed – Allows a beneficiary to inherit a title when the property owner passes away.

 

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Warranty Deed – Holds the grantor responsible for all title encumbrances, including those caused by past owners.

 

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Formatting

Paper – White paper only, at least 20-pound weight, sized 8.5″ x 11″ to 8.5″ x 14″

Margins – 3″ space across the top of the first page, 1″ spaces everywhere else

Font – Min. 10-point font in black ink (signatures may be black or dark blue)[1]

Recording

Signing Requirements – The grantor’s signature must be acknowledged before a notary public.[2]

Where to Record – Deeds need to be recorded at the County Register of Deeds Office in the same county where the property is located.[3]

Cost – $30 for the first 50 pages, $2 for each additional page (as of this writing)[4]

Additional Forms

Certificate of Real Estate Value (Form PT-56) – Must be included when filing a deed to disclose certain transaction details, such as the names and addresses of the parties, their relationship, and the consideration exchanged.[5]