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Recording a Deed or Document in Kenosha County, WI
Kenosha County (population 169,152) records real-property documents through the Kenosha 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.
Kenosha County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Kenosha County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $30 flat fee per document (deeds, land contracts, mortgages, satisfactions) regardless of page count first / Included in $30 flat fee add'l (+Real estate transfer fee $3 per $1,000 of value; copy fees per statewide schedule)
- Mailing address
- Register of Deeds, 1010 56th Street, Kenosha, WI 53140
- Phone
- 262-653-2444
- Checks payable to
- Kenosha County Register of Deeds (unverified exact payee line - confirm by phone)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Formatting note: Name/return address directly under recording area or on left side within top 3in; parcel ID directly under return address; title within top 3in but outside the 3x3in recording stamp block; out-of-state documents may add a cover sheet to conform
Can you e-record in Kenosha County?
Yes. Kenosha 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 Kenosha County, Wisconsin
- Prepare the document so it meets Kenosha 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 Kenosha County Register of Deeds at Register of Deeds, 1010 56th Street, Kenosha, WI 53140.
- Pay the recording fee ($30 flat fee per document (deeds, land contracts, mortgages, satisfactions) regardless of page count first / Included in $30 flat fee add'l (+Real estate transfer fee $3 per $1,000 of value; copy fees per statewide schedule)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Kenosha 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 Kenosha 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.
Kenosha County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Kenosha County?
The Kenosha County Register of Deeds charges $30 flat fee per document (deeds, land contracts, mortgages, satisfactions) regardless of page count first / Included in $30 flat fee add'l (+Real estate transfer fee $3 per $1,000 of value; copy fees per statewide schedule), with checks payable to Kenosha 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 Kenosha County?
Yes. Kenosha 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 Kenosha County?
Mail recordings to Kenosha County Register of Deeds: Register of Deeds, 1010 56th Street, Kenosha, WI 53140 (262-653-2444).
How can Jurably help with recording in Kenosha County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Kenosha 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 Kenosha County recorder in person.
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Under contract in Kenosha County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.