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

• View the South Dakota Vital Records Request (PDF)
• view the South Dakota Birth Request Addendum (PDF)