Brookings County Register of Deeds Mechanics Lien Filing

Guide to filing construction documents in Brookings County, South Dakota

Contractors and suppliers working on a project within Brookings County should get familiar with the Brookings County Register of Deeds. This is the office that records documents related to the property, including mechanics liens and notices.

This page contains all of the information construction businesses need to file liens and other documents with the Brookings County Register of Deeds, including locations, hours, fees, form downloads, and more..

The mechanics lien rules in South Dakota can be complex. Before recording a lien in Brookings County, read Filing a Lien in South Dakota: A Step-by-Step Guide to make sure you understand the process, and common mistakes.

Download Brookings County Register of Deeds Forms:

• South Dakota Mechanics Lien Form
• South Dakota Notice of Project Commencement Form
• South Dakota Location Notice Form
• South Dakota Notice of Furnishing Form
• South Dakota Mechanics Lien Release Form

Lien FAQs for Brookings County

What types of documents can I file at the Brookings County Register of Deeds?

This office records a variety of property-related documents, including:
Mechanics lien
Lien release
UCC lien

Which office records mechanics liens in Brookings County, South Dakota?

E-Filing

What is the deadline to file a lien claim in Brookings County, South Dakota?

In South Dakota, your deadline to file a mechanics lien is dependent upon your role in the project. In general:
General contractors have 120 days to file a lien after the date of last furnishing labor or materials. Subcontractors and suppliers have 120 days to file after date of last furnishing labor or materials.

What are the Brookings County Register of Deeds fees to file a lien?

Here are the costs to file a mechanics lien in Brookings County, South Dakota:
Mechanics lien fee: $30 per Document for the first 50 Pages $2.00 per each additional page

Recording offices do update their fee structure periodically. We recommend contacting the Brookings County Register of Deeds to verify the recording costs, especially before mailing a document.

Visit the Brookings County Register of Deeds fees page for the latest information.

How do I release a lien in Brookings County once I’ve been paid?

To cancel a lien previously recorded with the Brookings County Register of Deeds, you will need to record a lien release.
Lien release fee:
$0.00.

How do I get copies of documents from the Brookings County Register of Deeds?

In Brookings County, filed documents are public record. Copies of mechanics liens and other property documents are available upon request from the Brookings County Register of Deeds.