Perkins County Memorandum of Contract for Deed Form

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Perkins County Memorandum of Contract for Deed Form

Perkins County Memorandum of Contract for Deed Form

Fill in the blank Memorandum of Contract for Deed form formatted to comply with all South Dakota recording and content requirements.

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Perkins County Memorandum of Contract for Deed Guide

Perkins County Memorandum of Contract for Deed Guide

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Perkins County Completed Example of the Memorandum of Contract for Deed Document

Perkins County Completed Example of the Memorandum of Contract for Deed Document

Example of a properly completed South Dakota Memorandum of Contract for Deed document for reference.

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Important: Your property must be located in Perkins County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

Where to Record Your Documents

Perkins County Register of Deeds

Address:
100 E Main St/ PO Box 127
Bison, South Dakota 57620-0127

Hours: 7:30 to 5:00 Mon-Thurs; 7:30 to 12:00 Friday

Phone: (605) 244-5620

Recording Tips for Perkins County:
  • White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
  • Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
  • Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
  • Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these
  • Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned

Cities and Jurisdictions in Perkins County

Properties in any of these areas use Perkins County forms:

  • Bison
  • Lemmon
  • Lodgepole
  • Meadow
  • Prairie City

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Perkins County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Perkins County forms will be in your account ready to download to your computer. An account is created for you during checkout if you don't have one. Forms are NOT emailed.

Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Perkins County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Perkins County, including margin requirements, font requirements, and other layout standards. This guarantee applies to formatting, not to the legal sufficiency of information entered by the user or the suitability of a form for a particular transaction.

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Perkins County you only need to order once.

What do I need to use these forms?

The forms are PDFs that you fill out on your computer. You'll need Adobe Reader (free software that most computers already have). You do NOT enter your property information online - you download the blank forms and complete them privately on your own computer.

Are there any recurring fees?

No. This is a one-time purchase. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

How much does it cost to record in Perkins County?

Recording fees in Perkins County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (605) 244-5620 for current fees.

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A memorandum of contract for deed is an “instrument affecting the title to or possession of real property” because:
• It creates or evidences a buyer’s equitable interest in the property.
• It notifies third parties (like lenders or later buyers) that the property is subject to a contract for deed.
Therefore, under 43-28-1, it is recordable — but only if it meets the formal requirements for recording.

How It Protects the Buyer (Vendee)
Risk Without Memorandum ---Protection Provided by Recording

Seller could sell the property again to someone else who records first.---Recording gives public notice of the buyer’s equitable ownership. Later buyers or lenders are bound by that recorded interest.

Seller could take out a mortgage on the property after the contract starts.----The recorded memorandum makes that mortgage junior (subordinate) to the buyer’s prior equitable interest.

Title issues after full payment.---The recorded memorandum helps prove that the buyer’s contract has existed for a specific period, useful if the seller dies, disappears, or disputes the sale.

Protection in bankruptcy or judgment situations. ---If the seller’s creditors file liens, the buyer’s recorded memorandum shows an earlier interest , protecting the buyer’s claim to the property.

Note: A Memorandum gives the buyer priority protection without having to make the full contract public.

How It Protects the Seller (Vendor)
Seller’s Concern---How the Memorandum Helps

Buyer might try to claim ownership beyond the contract terms.---The memorandum can specify that title remains with the seller until full performance, clarifying the seller’s legal ownership.

Buyer’s creditors might file liens or judgments.--- A memorandum identifies the transaction type (a contract for deed), signaling that the buyer’s interest is equitable, not legal, and that the seller still holds title.

Seller wants to keep the full contract terms private.---The memorandum summarizes the transaction without disclosing the price, interest rate, or payment schedule — preserving confidentiality.

Seller wants to establish proof of timing.---The recording date serves as official evidence of when the contract was executed — useful for enforcing forfeiture or termination later.

So while the buyer’s protection is about notice and priority, the seller’s protection is about title control and clarity.

How a Memorandum Supports Seller’s Case When Selling or Pledging the Contract

If the seller wants to:
• Sell the contract for deed (assign the note to an investor), or
• Use the contract as collateral for financing

The recorded memorandum demonstrates that:
• The buyer’s payments are established and ongoing.
• The contract is legally binding and publicly recognized.

Note: Investors and lenders value “paper” more when it’s verifiable and seasoned.

Strengthens Seller’s Position if a Balloon Payment Is Due.
When the contract includes a balloon clause (e.g., “balance due after 6 years”), the memorandum’s recording date proves when that period began. That helps show the timeline for:
• How long the buyer has performed
• When the balloon payment becomes due
• That the contract has been “seasoned” enough to qualify the buyer for a refinance

Lenders refinancing the buyer (to pay off the balloon) want proof of the contract’s existence and performance period.

The recorded memorandum plus the seller’s payment ledger or canceled checks together provide that evidence.

Why It Benefits Both Sides
Shared Benefit ---Explanation
Constructive Notice---Recording puts the world on notice that both parties have a legal interest, preventing innocent third parties from claiming lack of knowledge.

Reduces disputes---A public record establishes that the property is under contract, reducing “he said/she said” disputes about when or whether a deal existed.

Privacy---Both parties avoid exposing the full financial terms, unlike recording the full contract.

Clean chain of title---Later, when the buyer pays off the contract, the seller’s delivery of the deed and the buyer’s release of the memorandum create a clear record for future title searches.

Important: Your property must be located in Perkins County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

This Memorandum of Contract for Deed meets all recording requirements specific to Perkins County.

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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Perkins County recording format requirements. If there is a rejection caused by our formatting, we will correct the issue or refund your payment. This guarantee applies to document formatting only and does not extend to information entered by the user, the selection of the form, or the legal effect of the completed document.

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