Clay County Register of Deeds
The Register of Deeds serves Clay County and maintains its public records. Under South Dakota state law, the fees and requirements for most clerk services are set at the state level — select a service below to see what South Dakota requires, along with this office's contact information.
Where this came from
- Clay County Auditor: Hours: no hours on Auditor page.
Recording and marriage-license fees are set by South Dakota statute and are the same in every county. Contact details come from each office's own page or a dated state directory. Call to confirm before visiting.
What do you need to do?
Select a service to see what South Dakota requires — fees, forms, and what to bring.
In South Dakota, the Register of Deeds issues marriage licenses (SDCL 25-1-10), records deeds, issues certified birth and death copies as local registrar (SDCL 34-25-4.1) and takes fictitious business names on paper (SDCL 37-11-1). Voter registration is the County Auditor's (SDCL 12-4-2) and vehicle titles and registration the County Treasurer's (SDCL 32-5-2). Hunting and fishing licenses come from South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks →
The requirements shown are set at the state level and apply throughout South Dakota. This office's specific fees, hours, and accepted payment methods have not been independently verified. Contact them directly using the information above before you go.