If the affidavit provided for in § 10-3-20 shows the residence of the person making the affidavit to be in any county other than that in which the affidavit is made, the director of equalization shall, in the respective case, file the affidavit in the director's office and transmit a copy of the affidavit, certified by the director, to the director of the county in which the residence or property is shown in the affidavit to be located. Any expense in connection with the requirements of this section shall be paid by the county at the rates as provided in circuit court actions.
SDCL 10-3-21