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Recording a Deed or Document in Bayfield County, WI
Bayfield County (population 16,218) records real-property documents through the Bayfield County Register of Deeds. Below is what it costs, how to submit, and how Jurably can prepare, notarize, and record your document for you — without a trip to the courthouse.
Bayfield County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Bayfield County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $30.00 recording fee per document plus Real Estate Transfer Fee first / Included in flat $30 fee add'l (+See Bayfield County Fee Schedule for copy/certification fees)
- Mailing address
- Bayfield County Register of Deeds, 117 E 5th Street, P.O. Box 878 (fee schedule) / P.O. Box 813 (recording reqs page), Washburn, WI 54891
- Phone
- 715-373-6119
- Checks payable to
- Bayfield County Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Blank 3-inch square required in upper right-hand corner of first page for recording stamp
Can you e-record in Bayfield County?
Yes. Bayfield County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Bayfield County, Wisconsin
- Prepare the document so it meets Bayfield County formatting rules (legal description, grantee address, signature block, and the blank margin the recorder reserves for its stamp).
- Notarize it if the instrument requires acknowledgment — most deeds and affidavits do.
- Submit electronically through Simplifile, CSC, or by mail to Bayfield County Register of Deeds at Bayfield County Register of Deeds, 117 E 5th Street, P.O. Box 878 (fee schedule) / P.O. Box 813 (recording reqs page), Washburn, WI 54891.
- Pay the recording fee ($30.00 recording fee per document plus Real Estate Transfer Fee first / Included in flat $30 fee add'l (+See Bayfield County Fee Schedule for copy/certification fees)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Bayfield County
Jurably isn’t a deed-filing desk — it’s how real-estate investors get the important paperwork done. If you’re under contract on a Bayfield County property, we file a memorandum of contract to secure your equitable interest so the seller can’t sell out from under you. Need it notarized first? We handle online notarization or send a mobile notary to your signer. Then we record it — electronically through the county’s approved network — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Bayfield County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Bayfield County?
The Bayfield County Register of Deeds charges $30.00 recording fee per document plus Real Estate Transfer Fee first / Included in flat $30 fee add'l (+See Bayfield County Fee Schedule for copy/certification fees), with checks payable to Bayfield County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Bayfield County?
Yes. Bayfield County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
Where do I send documents for recording in Bayfield County?
Mail recordings to Bayfield County Register of Deeds: Bayfield County Register of Deeds, 117 E 5th Street, P.O. Box 878 (fee schedule) / P.O. Box 813 (recording reqs page), Washburn, WI 54891 (715-373-6119).
How can Jurably help with recording in Bayfield County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Bayfield County to protect your equitable interest; we also notarize documents online or in person and record them for you. Upload your document and we prepare, notarize, and file it — so you never have to visit the Bayfield County recorder in person.
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