Haakon County, South Dakota

E-Recording Eligible

Haakon County accepts electronic recording for real estate documents through the Register of Deeds in Philip.

Haakon County at a glance

Population (2024 est.)
1,834
County seat
Philip
Recording office
Register of Deeds
FIPS code
46055

Yes — Haakon County accepts electronic recording. Deeds, mortgages, satisfactions, and other notarized real estate documents can be submitted digitally to the Register of Deeds's office in Philip through approved e-recording channels instead of mailing paper originals, which typically cuts recording turnaround from days to hours.

Haakon County is home to about 1,834 residents (U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate), ranking 58th by population among the 66 South Dakota jurisdictions in this directory. Its population has declined about 1.8% since 2020.

South Dakota real estate documents are recorded with the county Register of Deeds; the state's Electronic Recording Commission oversees county e-recording adoption.

For remote online notarization (RON), e-recording eligibility means the entire transaction can stay digital: sign and notarize online with Notaron, then submit the notarized document electronically for recording — no printing, shipping, or wet-ink originals. Title companies, lenders, and signing services use this combination to close and record the same day.

Frequently asked questions

Does Haakon County accept electronic recording?

Yes. Haakon County accepts electronic recording, so deeds, mortgages, and other real estate documents can be submitted digitally through approved e-recording channels.

Who records deeds in Haakon County?

Real estate documents are recorded by the Register of Deeds, located in Philip (the county seat).

Can I notarize online and record in Haakon County?

Yes. Remote online notarization is valid in South Dakota, and because this recorder accepts electronic documents, a document notarized online with Notaron can be e-recorded without ever being printed.

Who uses e-recording with online notarization?

Notaron pairs 24/7 remote online notarization with e-recording-ready output, built for the teams that record documents in Haakon County every day.

Title & escrow companies

Close remotely and record in Haakon County the same day: RON-notarized closing packages go straight from signing to e-recording — no courier, no mail-back.

Notaron for title companies

Lenders & loan servicing

Fund faster in Haakon County: e-recordable mortgages, deeds of trust, and satisfactions notarized online cut days off recording turnaround and reduce rejection risk.

Notaron for lenders

Law firms & attorneys

Deeds, POAs, and estate documents for Haakon County clients can be notarized on video and e-recorded without the client ever leaving home.

Notaron for law firms

Notarize online and e-record in Haakon County

Connect with a licensed notary on video 24/7 — $25 per session, and your notarized documents are ready for electronic recording.

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Other counties in South Dakota

Population: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 county estimates. Home values: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI). County data updated 2026-07-11. E-recording eligibility is reviewed regularly but can change — confirm with the recording office before submitting time-sensitive documents.

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