Register of Deeds

Services
South Dakota Vital Records (Please note that all certified copies are $15.00 each):

• Application form (required) & additional form for multiple birth records:
  • Birth, Marriage, or Death record (form)
    • Multiple Birth Records (form)
      • Special Fee Waivers for Vital Records (please read Fee Waiver Requirements):
        • Fee Waiver Request (Birth Record)  (form)
        • Military Fee Waiver Request (Birth, Marriage or Death record) (form)
• Marriage License Information: Must be applied for in person at any Register of Deeds office within South Dakota. The license is usable immediately, however only valid for 90 days following issuance. Please note that you will need to know the location of where the ceremony will take place prior to requesting the license and will also need to secure a qualified individual to solemnize the marriage.  You can print out and complete the Marriage License Application but do not sign the application, you will be required to sign in person at the Register of Deeds Office.
  • Marriage License Application (form)
  • Marriage Parental Consent Form (for ages 16 & 17)
    • Further information pertaining to marriage licenses
• Not finding what you need? Please use the link: Vital Records South Dakota Department of Health.

Real Estate Document Recording & Filing of Federal, State, County, and Mechanic’s Liens:

• • • Information for recording real estate documents in South Dakota
    • County Procedure for E-Recording
    • Recording Fees
      • Transfer Fee Exemption Statute

  Passport Information

  • Passport Acceptance Facility

  Military Discharges

  • Filing of Military Discharges
  • Authorization for Release of Certfiicate of Military Discharge (form)

  Fictitious Business Name

  • Filing of Fictitious of Business Names

  Records
  There are no searchable records online. Please contact the Register of Deeds by phone or email with any information requests.

  Mission
  The county Register of Deeds issues and/or files marriage licenses, birth and death certificates, burial permits, real estate transactions (including deeds, mortgages and mortgage transfers), federal and state tax liens, state unemployment tax liens, military discharge records, and business name registrations.  The Register of Deeds is also responsible for recording all liens, survey plat certificates and county welfare liens. The Register of Deeds is the official county record keeper.

  Register of Deeds: Melody Engebretson
  Deputy Register of Deeds:
  Administrative Assistant: Vella Birkland

  906 N. River St.
  Hot Springs, SD  57747
  Phone: (605) 745-5139
  Fax:  (605) 745-3708
  [email protected]
  

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