Does South Dakota law provide a procedure for bonding or otherwise removing the claim of lien?
Yes. A person wishing to remove a claim of lien by posting a bond may file an affidavit with the Register of Deeds describing the property, lien, and his interest in the property and stating that the owner or interested party desires a discharge of the lien from the records. Along with the affidavit, the owner of the property must provide a bond in the amount of not less than twice the amount of the lien executed by at least two sureties or qualified corporate surety indicating that the owner or interested party will, on demand, pay the amount that may be recovered by the lien claimant, together with interest and costs.
