The register of deeds shall obtain a seal which shall bear the following inscription: “Register of deeds of __________ county.” The seal may be in a rubber, raised embosser, or electronic format and shall be used on each instrument to which the register of deeds affixes his or her signature. The signature of the register of deeds may be in original or electronic format.

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 7-9-2

  • Seal: includes an impression of the seal upon the paper alone, as well as upon wax or a wafer affixed to the paper, and also the word "seal" written or printed on such paper. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2

Source: SL 1883, ch 95, § 1; CL 1887, § 625; RPolC 1903, § 867; RC 1919, § 5911; SDC 1939, § 12.0701; SL 1978, ch 55; SL 2014, ch 47, § 11.