South Dakota General Warranty Deed Form

A South Dakota general warranty deed is a document that transfers the ownership of real estate in fee-simple and the title without liens or encumbrances. The document must state that the grantor (seller) "grants, conveys and warrants" the described real estate to the grantee (buyer).

Updated September 13, 2024

Laws

Title 43, Chapter 25 – Deeds and Conveyances

Signing Requirements

Must be signed by one (1) subscribing witness or a Notary Public. If not acknowledged by a notary, the deed cannot be recorded unless proved by a subscribing witness.^[1]

Notices and Disclosures

Certificate of Real Estate Value – Must accompany the warranty deed when filing.^[2]
Statutory Form – SDCL § 43-25-5

Recording the Deed

All forms are to be filed with the Register of Deeds in the proper jurisdiction of the property.^[3]

Sources

SDCL § 43-25-26
SDCL § 7-9-7
SDCL § 43-28-1