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Recording a Deed or Document in Jefferson County, WI
Jefferson County (population 86,163) records real-property documents through the Jefferson 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.
Jefferson County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Jefferson County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $30 flat fee per document (deeds, mortgages, land contracts, satisfactions); plats/condo plats $50; condo review fee $50 first / Included in $30 flat fee regardless of number of pages add'l (+Copies $2.00 first page / $1.00 each additional page, +$1.00 certified copy; transfer fee $3 per $1,000 of value)
- Mailing address
- 311 S. Center Avenue, C1030, Jefferson, WI 53549
- Phone
- 920-674-7235 / 920-674-7238 (recording info); 920-674-7250 (payment questions)
- Checks payable to
- Jefferson County Register of Deeds (unverified exact payee line - confirm by phone)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Formatting note: 1in x 3in space upper-left for document number; 3in x 3in recording area upper-right; 1/2in top margin; out-of-state docs may attach cover sheet
Can you e-record in Jefferson County?
Yes. Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, Wisconsin
- Prepare the document so it meets Jefferson 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 Jefferson County Register of Deeds at 311 S. Center Avenue, C1030, Jefferson, WI 53549.
- Pay the recording fee ($30 flat fee per document (deeds, mortgages, land contracts, satisfactions); plats/condo plats $50; condo review fee $50 first / Included in $30 flat fee regardless of number of pages add'l (+Copies $2.00 first page / $1.00 each additional page, +$1.00 certified copy; 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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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.
Jefferson County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Jefferson County?
The Jefferson County Register of Deeds charges $30 flat fee per document (deeds, mortgages, land contracts, satisfactions); plats/condo plats $50; condo review fee $50 first / Included in $30 flat fee regardless of number of pages add'l (+Copies $2.00 first page / $1.00 each additional page, +$1.00 certified copy; transfer fee $3 per $1,000 of value), with checks payable to Jefferson 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 Jefferson County?
Yes. Jefferson 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 Jefferson County?
Mail recordings to Jefferson County Register of Deeds: 311 S. Center Avenue, C1030, Jefferson, WI 53549 (920-674-7235 / 920-674-7238 (recording info); 920-674-7250 (payment questions)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Jefferson County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County recorder in person.
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Under contract in Jefferson County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.