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Recording a Deed or Document in Fond du Lac County, WI
Fond du Lac County (population 104,144) records real-property documents through the Fond du Lac 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.
Fond du Lac County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Fond du Lac County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $30.00 flat fee regardless of pages ($50.00 for plats) first / Included in flat fee; confirm copy fees directly with office add'l (+Real estate transfer fee $3.00 per $1,000 of value (statutory))
- Mailing address
- Fond du Lac County Register of Deeds, 160 S Macy St - 1st Floor, PO Box 509, Fond du Lac, WI 54936-0509
- Phone
- 920-929-3018
- Checks payable to
- Fond du Lac County Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Per county Recording Requirements page - standard Wisconsin formatting (margins/paper size); confirm exact cover-sheet policy on that page (site returned 403 on fetch)
Can you e-record in Fond du Lac County?
Yes. Fond du Lac 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 Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin
- Prepare the document so it meets Fond du Lac 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 Fond du Lac County Register of Deeds at Fond du Lac County Register of Deeds, 160 S Macy St - 1st Floor, PO Box 509, Fond du Lac, WI 54936-0509.
- Pay the recording fee ($30.00 flat fee regardless of pages ($50.00 for plats) first / Included in flat fee; confirm copy fees directly with office add'l (+Real estate transfer fee $3.00 per $1,000 of value (statutory))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Fond du Lac 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 Fond du Lac 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.
Fond du Lac County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Fond du Lac County?
The Fond du Lac County Register of Deeds charges $30.00 flat fee regardless of pages ($50.00 for plats) first / Included in flat fee; confirm copy fees directly with office add'l (+Real estate transfer fee $3.00 per $1,000 of value (statutory)), with checks payable to Fond du Lac County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Fond du Lac County?
Yes. Fond du Lac 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 Fond du Lac County?
Mail recordings to Fond du Lac County Register of Deeds: Fond du Lac County Register of Deeds, 160 S Macy St - 1st Floor, PO Box 509, Fond du Lac, WI 54936-0509 (920-929-3018).
How can Jurably help with recording in Fond du Lac County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Fond du Lac 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 Fond du Lac County recorder in person.
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Under contract in Fond du Lac County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.