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Recording a Deed or Document in Dane County, WI
Dane County (population 561,491) records real-property documents through the Dane 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.
Dane County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Dane County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $30.00 per document (deeds, mortgages, land contracts, satisfactions, CSMs) regardless of page count first / Included in flat $30 fee; copies $2.00 first page + $1.00 each additional page (+$1 for certification) add'l (+Termination of Decedent's Property Interest forms $30; no separate records-management rider identified beyond statutory fee)
- Mailing address
- Register of Deeds, PO Box 1438, Madison, WI 53701-1438
- Phone
- (608) 266-4141
- Checks payable to
- Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Formatting note: Standard document format (Wis. Stat. 59.43(2m)) expected; deeds require a completed Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Return (eRETR) and fee/exemption
Can you e-record in Dane County?
Yes. Dane County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Dane County, Wisconsin
- Prepare the document so it meets Dane 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, ePN, Indecomm, or by mail to Dane County Register of Deeds at Register of Deeds, PO Box 1438, Madison, WI 53701-1438.
- Pay the recording fee ($30.00 per document (deeds, mortgages, land contracts, satisfactions, CSMs) regardless of page count first / Included in flat $30 fee; copies $2.00 first page + $1.00 each additional page (+$1 for certification) add'l (+Termination of Decedent's Property Interest forms $30; no separate records-management rider identified beyond statutory fee)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Dane 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 Dane 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.
Dane County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Dane County?
The Dane County Register of Deeds charges $30.00 per document (deeds, mortgages, land contracts, satisfactions, CSMs) regardless of page count first / Included in flat $30 fee; copies $2.00 first page + $1.00 each additional page (+$1 for certification) add'l (+Termination of Decedent's Property Interest forms $30; no separate records-management rider identified beyond statutory fee), with checks payable to Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Dane County?
Yes. Dane County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, 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 Dane County?
Mail recordings to Dane County Register of Deeds: Register of Deeds, PO Box 1438, Madison, WI 53701-1438 ((608) 266-4141).
How can Jurably help with recording in Dane County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Dane 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 Dane County recorder in person.
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Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.