South Dakota counties that sell certificates (statewide)
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- Venue
- County treasurer
- Registration and terms
- Deadlines & terms: Third Monday of December; ask treasurer whether county sells
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The rules
- System
- Lien
- Maximum interest or penalty
- 10%/yr, bid down
- Redemption period
- Holder may start deed process after 3 years (within 6)
- How the auction is won
- Lowest rate
- Statute
- SDCL 10-23-8
- 10-25-1
Pending verification: this summary was drawn from the statutes above and hasn't been independently reviewed. Read the current statute and confirm with the county before bidding.
Recent change
Effective Feb 12, 2024
A private certificate holder that takes a tax deed must auction within 1 year and keeps only the redemption amount; surplus to prior owner
Post-Tyler v. Hennepin County (2023) surplus-proceeds reform.
Before you bid
- Confirm the sale date, registration deadline and deposit with the county.
- Read the current statute; rates and redemption rules change.
- Talk to a local attorney about title, notice and foreclosure steps.
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