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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.
How Jurably helps in Columbia 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 Columbia 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.
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).
How can Jurably help with recording in Columbia County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Columbia 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 Columbia County recorder in person.
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Under contract in Columbia County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.