Wisconsin · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Door County, WI
Door County (population 30,064) records real-property documents through the Door 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.
Door County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Door County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $30.00 regardless of number of pages (deeds, mortgages, land contracts, satisfactions, federal tax liens, misc. documents) first / Included in flat $30 fee; copies $2.00 first page + $1.00 each additional page (+$1 for certified copies) add'l (+Plat recording $25–$50 per plat depending on type; Certificate of Compliance/Stipulation/Waiver $20-$30; no separate records-management rider beyond statutory fee)
- Mailing address
- Door County Register of Deeds, 421 Nebraska St., Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
- Phone
- (920) 743-5511
- Checks payable to
- Door County Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Standard Wisconsin document format expected (3in x 3in blank upper-right corner); max sheet size 8.5in x 14in, printing on both sides counts as two pages
Can you e-record in Door County?
Yes. Door 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 Door County, Wisconsin
- Prepare the document so it meets Door 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 Door County Register of Deeds at Door County Register of Deeds, 421 Nebraska St., Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235.
- Pay the recording fee ($30.00 regardless of number of pages (deeds, mortgages, land contracts, satisfactions, federal tax liens, misc. documents) first / Included in flat $30 fee; copies $2.00 first page + $1.00 each additional page (+$1 for certified copies) add'l (+Plat recording $25–$50 per plat depending on type; Certificate of Compliance/Stipulation/Waiver $20-$30; 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 Door 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 Door 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.
Door County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Door County?
The Door County Register of Deeds charges $30.00 regardless of number of pages (deeds, mortgages, land contracts, satisfactions, federal tax liens, misc. documents) first / Included in flat $30 fee; copies $2.00 first page + $1.00 each additional page (+$1 for certified copies) add'l (+Plat recording $25–$50 per plat depending on type; Certificate of Compliance/Stipulation/Waiver $20-$30; no separate records-management rider beyond statutory fee), with checks payable to Door County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Door County?
Yes. Door 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 Door County?
Mail recordings to Door County Register of Deeds: Door County Register of Deeds, 421 Nebraska St., Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 ((920) 743-5511).
How can Jurably help with recording in Door County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Door 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 Door County recorder in person.
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Under contract in Door County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.