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Recording a Deed or Document in Columbia County, WI
Columbia County (population 58,476) records real-property documents through the Columbia 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.
Columbia County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Columbia County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $30.00 flat per document (deed, land contract, mortgage, satisfaction) regardless of page count first / Included in flat $30 fee; copies of recorded documents $2.00 first page + $1.00 each additional page ($1 more for certification) add'l (+Plat filings (subdivision, cemetery, condo) $50 each flat; transportation project plats $30 each; no separate records-management rider beyond statutory fee)
- Mailing address
- Columbia County Register of Deeds, 112 E. Edgewater St., Portage, WI 53901
- Phone
- (608) 742-9677
- Checks payable to
- Register of Deeds / Columbia County Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Yes — first page must have a 3in x 3in blank recording area in the upper right corner; otherwise a cover page must be added
Can you e-record in Columbia County?
Yes. Columbia County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Columbia County, Wisconsin
- Prepare the document so it meets Columbia 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, or by mail to Columbia County Register of Deeds at Columbia County Register of Deeds, 112 E. Edgewater St., Portage, WI 53901.
- Pay the recording fee ($30.00 flat per document (deed, land contract, mortgage, satisfaction) regardless of page count first / Included in flat $30 fee; copies of recorded documents $2.00 first page + $1.00 each additional page ($1 more for certification) add'l (+Plat filings (subdivision, cemetery, condo) $50 each flat; transportation project plats $30 each; no separate records-management rider beyond statutory fee)).
- 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 Columbia 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.
Columbia County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Columbia County?
The Columbia County Register of Deeds charges $30.00 flat per document (deed, land contract, mortgage, satisfaction) regardless of page count first / Included in flat $30 fee; copies of recorded documents $2.00 first page + $1.00 each additional page ($1 more for certification) add'l (+Plat filings (subdivision, cemetery, condo) $50 each flat; transportation project plats $30 each; no separate records-management rider beyond statutory fee), with checks payable to Register of Deeds / Columbia County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Columbia County?
Yes. Columbia County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, 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 Columbia County?
Mail recordings to Columbia County Register of Deeds: Columbia County Register of Deeds, 112 E. Edgewater St., Portage, WI 53901 ((608) 742-9677).
Can Jurably record my document in Columbia 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 Columbia County recorder in person.
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