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Register of Deeds
Purpose
The Register of Deeds Office is the primary record-keeping and archival repository for county land records.
The assessed value of real estate in our county is more than $2,000,000,000. The Register of Deeds Office is responsible for the recording and maintaining of records pertaining to that real estate.
Land & Other Records
The land records date back to 1879 and include plats, deeds, mortgages and many miscellaneous documents.
This office is the keeper of
- Birth
- Death
- Marriage records
- Military discharge records
- Fictitious name filings
- Various types of liens
- Mechanic’s liens
- State and federal tax liens
- Hospital liens
- Uniform Commercial Codes.
Marriage License Information
- Both parties must be present.
- A valid photo ID, such as a driver’s license, state ID or passport is required.
- The fee is $40. We will accept cash or credit cards - no checks.
- There is no blood test or waiting period required.
- The license may be used the same day, and it must be used within 90 days from issue.
- The license may be used anywhere within the State of South Dakota.
South Dakota Forms
Procedures & Other Information
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Register of Deeds Office
Physical Address
90 Sherman St.
Deadwood, SD 57732
Mailing Address
PO Box 565
Deadwood, SD 57732
Phone: 605-578-3930Fax: 605-722-6212
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Davida Hansen
Register of Deeds
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Keri Podoll
1st Deputy
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Marie Carr
Deputy
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Sheri Williams
Deputy
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Lisa Kitzmiller
Recording Clerk