Wisconsin · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Lafayette County, WI
Lafayette County (population 16,596) records real-property documents through the Lafayette 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.
Lafayette County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Lafayette 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; Real Estate Transfer Form required with all conveyances)
- Mailing address
- Lafayette County Courthouse, 626 Main Street, Room 200, Darlington, WI 53530
- Phone
- 608-776-4885 (office main - confirm); fax 608-776-4991
- Checks payable to
- Lafayette County Register of Deeds (unverified exact payee line - confirm by phone)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Wisconsin statewide standard document format: 3x3in blank recording area upper right, 1/2in top margin, 1/4in other margins; out-of-state documents may attach a cover sheet
Can you e-record in Lafayette County?
Yes. Lafayette 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 Lafayette County, Wisconsin
- Prepare the document so it meets Lafayette 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 Lafayette County Register of Deeds at Lafayette County Courthouse, 626 Main Street, Room 200, Darlington, WI 53530.
- 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; Real Estate Transfer Form required with all conveyances)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Lafayette County standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, e-record it through the county’s approved network, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Lafayette County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Lafayette County?
The Lafayette 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; Real Estate Transfer Form required with all conveyances), with checks payable to Lafayette 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 Lafayette County?
Yes. Lafayette 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 Lafayette County?
Mail recordings to Lafayette County Register of Deeds: Lafayette County Courthouse, 626 Main Street, Room 200, Darlington, WI 53530 (608-776-4885 (office main - confirm); fax 608-776-4991).
Can Jurably record my document in Lafayette County for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, e-records it through the county’s approved network, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Lafayette County recorder in person.
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