Recording Details
- Signing Requirements – The grantor must sign the document in the presence of a notary public.[1]
- Where to Record – Register of Deeds Office[2]
- Recording Fees – $30 for the first 50 pages and $2 for each additional page (as of this writing).[3]
Formatting Requirements
Quitclaim deeds in South Dakota must follow these formatting standards[4]:
- Paper:
- White
- No smaller than 8.5″ x 11″ and no larger than 8.5″ x 14″
- At least 20-pound weight
- Ink: Black; signatures may be in black or dark blue ink.
- Font: No smaller than 10-point type.
- Margins: Top margin of 3” on the first page, 1” for all other sides and pages.
Certificate of Real Estate Value (Form PT-56): Must be filed with the Register of Deeds when recording a deed.[5]