Wisconsin · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Buffalo County, WI
Buffalo County (population 13,314) records real-property documents through the Buffalo 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.
Buffalo County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Buffalo County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $30.00 flat fee per document (deeds, mortgages, etc.); Plats $50.00 first / Included in flat $30 fee add'l (+Copies $2.00 first page/$1.00 additional; certified copies $3.00 first page/$1.00 additional)
- Mailing address
- Buffalo County Register of Deeds, 407 S. 2nd St. / County Clerk's Office, P.O. Box 58, Alma, WI 54610
- Phone
- 608-685-6209
- Checks payable to
- Buffalo County ROD
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Standard Wisconsin format per Wis. Stat. 59.43(2m); see WRDA checklist/forms
Can you e-record in Buffalo County?
Yes. Buffalo 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 Buffalo County, Wisconsin
- Prepare the document so it meets Buffalo 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 Buffalo County Register of Deeds at Buffalo County Register of Deeds, 407 S. 2nd St. / County Clerk's Office, P.O. Box 58, Alma, WI 54610.
- Pay the recording fee ($30.00 flat fee per document (deeds, mortgages, etc.); Plats $50.00 first / Included in flat $30 fee add'l (+Copies $2.00 first page/$1.00 additional; certified copies $3.00 first page/$1.00 additional)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Buffalo County standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, e-record it through the county’s approved network, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Buffalo County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Buffalo County?
The Buffalo County Register of Deeds charges $30.00 flat fee per document (deeds, mortgages, etc.); Plats $50.00 first / Included in flat $30 fee add'l (+Copies $2.00 first page/$1.00 additional; certified copies $3.00 first page/$1.00 additional), with checks payable to Buffalo County ROD. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Buffalo County?
Yes. Buffalo 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 Buffalo County?
Mail recordings to Buffalo County Register of Deeds: Buffalo County Register of Deeds, 407 S. 2nd St. / County Clerk's Office, P.O. Box 58, Alma, WI 54610 (608-685-6209).
Can Jurably record my document in Buffalo County for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, e-records it through the county’s approved network, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Buffalo County recorder in person.
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Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.