Pennington County Trustee Deed Form

Last validated April 17, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Pennington County Trustee Deed Form

Pennington County Trustee Deed Form

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Document Last Validated 4/17/2026
Pennington County Trustee Deed Guide

Pennington County Trustee Deed Guide

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Pennington County Completed Example of the Trustee Deed Document

Pennington County Completed Example of the Trustee Deed Document

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Pennington County Register of Deeds

Address:
130 Kansas City St, Suite 210
Rapid City, South Dakota 57701

Hours: 8:00 to 5:00 M-F

Phone: (605) 394-2177

Recording Tips for Pennington County:
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
  • Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
  • Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these
  • Multi-page documents may require additional fees per page

Cities and Jurisdictions in Pennington County

Properties in any of these areas use Pennington County forms:

  • Box Elder
  • Caputa
  • Hill City
  • Keystone
  • New Underwood
  • Owanka
  • Quinn
  • Rapid City
  • Scenic
  • Wall
  • Wasta

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Pennington County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Pennington 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 Pennington County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Pennington 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 Pennington 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 Pennington County?

Recording fees in Pennington County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (605) 394-2177 for current fees.

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Transferring Real Property by Trust in South Dakota

In a trust arrangement, a settlor transfers property (which may include real estate) to another person (called the trustee) for the benefit of another (called the beneficiary). Trusts that take effect during the settlor's lifetime are called living (inter vivos) trusts, and trusts that take effect upon the settlor's (testator's) death through the provisions of a will are called testamentary trusts.

In a living trust, a settlor may serve in all three capacities, as long as he is not the sole beneficiary. Living trusts are estate planning tools that take effect during a settlors' lifetime and allow them to determine how their assets will be managed upon death.

In South Dakota, trusts relating to real property must be created by a written instrument signed by the trustee (SDCL 43-10-4). The trust instrument establishes the trust's provisions, determines how the trust will be managed, designates the trustee and the trustee's powers, and identifies the trust beneficiary. Trust instruments are generally unrecorded in order to maintain the privacy of the settlor's estate plan. Transfers of real property to into trust can either occur concurrently with execution of the trust instrument, or the settlor can execute a later deed titling the property in the name of the trustee on behalf of the trust.

Unless otherwise limited by the terms of the trust, a trustee has a statutory power to "acquire, sell, or otherwise dispose of an asset" (SDCL 55-1A-11). Most trust instruments specifically include a power of sale. Transferring real property from a living trust requires a trustee's deed. A trustee's deed is named for the executing party rather than for the type of warranty conveyed.

In South Dakota, a trustee's deed carries the implied covenants typically associated with a special warranty deed. The word "grant" in the granting clause implies that "the grantor has not conveyed the same estate...to any person other than the grantee" and that "such estate is...free from encumbrances done, made, or suffered by the grantor, or any person claiming under him" (43-25-10).

In titling the property in the name of the grantee, the form of the trustee's deed names each granting trustee and the name and date of the trust on behalf of which the trustee is acting. A valid instrument also includes all requirements for documents relating to real property, such as a legal description of the subject parcel, and compliance with the recording prerequisites established at SDCL 43-28-23. Transfers of property in South Dakota require a certificate of real estate value and payment of applicable transfer fees.

Before recording the deed in the applicable county, it must be signed by each granting trustee in the presence of a notary public. At the time of conveyance, the trustee may also execute a certificate of trust in support of a real property transaction under SDCL 55-4-51.3 to confirm the trust's existence and his authority to convey the property.

Consult a lawyer in the preparation of a trustee's deed in South Dakota. Trust law can quickly become complex, and each situation requires unique attention.

(South Dakota TD Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

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

This Trustee Deed meets all recording requirements specific to Pennington County.

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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Pennington 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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