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Recording a Deed or Document in Jackson County, WI
Jackson County (population 21,138) records real-property documents through the Jackson 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.
Jackson County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Jackson County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $30 flat fee per document (deeds, mortgages, land contracts, satisfactions, etc.) - WI statewide statutory fee first / Included in $30 flat fee regardless of number of pages add'l (+Copies: $2 first page, $1 each additional page, +$1 certified copy fee; real estate transfer fee $3 per $1,000 of value)
- Mailing address
- Jackson County Courthouse, 307 Main Street, Black River Falls, WI 54615
- Phone
- 715-284-0201
- Checks payable to
- Jackson County Register of Deeds (unverified exact payee line - confirm by phone)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Formatting note: Wisconsin statewide standard document format: 8.5x14 max, white paper, 1/2in top margin, 1/4in other margins, 3x3in blank recording area upper right; out-of-state documents may use a cover sheet
Can you e-record in Jackson County?
Yes. Jackson 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 Jackson County, Wisconsin
- Prepare the document so it meets Jackson 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 Jackson County Register of Deeds at Jackson County Courthouse, 307 Main Street, Black River Falls, WI 54615.
- Pay the recording fee ($30 flat fee per document (deeds, mortgages, land contracts, satisfactions, etc.) - WI statewide statutory fee first / Included in $30 flat fee regardless of number of pages add'l (+Copies: $2 first page, $1 each additional page, +$1 certified copy fee; real estate transfer fee $3 per $1,000 of value)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Jackson 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 Jackson 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.
Jackson County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Jackson County?
The Jackson County Register of Deeds charges $30 flat fee per document (deeds, mortgages, land contracts, satisfactions, etc.) - WI statewide statutory fee first / Included in $30 flat fee regardless of number of pages add'l (+Copies: $2 first page, $1 each additional page, +$1 certified copy fee; real estate transfer fee $3 per $1,000 of value), with checks payable to Jackson County Register of Deeds (unverified exact payee line - confirm by phone). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Jackson County?
Yes. Jackson 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 Jackson County?
Mail recordings to Jackson County Register of Deeds: Jackson County Courthouse, 307 Main Street, Black River Falls, WI 54615 (715-284-0201).
How can Jurably help with recording in Jackson County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Jackson 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 Jackson 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.