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Recording a Deed or Document in Marathon County, WI
Marathon County (population 138,062) records real-property documents through the Marathon 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.
Marathon County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Marathon County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $30 flat (deed/mortgage/satisfaction/land contract regardless of page count, per Wis. Stat. 59.43) first / Included in $30 flat fee; copies (not recording) are $2 first page/$1 each additional page add'l (+No separate records-management rider fee identified; verify with office)
- Mailing address
- Marathon County Register of Deeds, 500 Forest Street, Wausau, WI 54403
- Phone
- 715-261-1010
- Checks payable to
- Marathon County Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: No state-mandated cover sheet; must meet Wis. Stat. 59.43(2m) standard document format
Can you e-record in Marathon County?
Yes. Marathon 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 Marathon County, Wisconsin
- Prepare the document so it meets Marathon 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 Marathon County Register of Deeds at Marathon County Register of Deeds, 500 Forest Street, Wausau, WI 54403.
- Pay the recording fee ($30 flat (deed/mortgage/satisfaction/land contract regardless of page count, per Wis. Stat. 59.43) first / Included in $30 flat fee; copies (not recording) are $2 first page/$1 each additional page add'l (+No separate records-management rider fee identified; verify with office)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Marathon 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 Marathon 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.
Marathon County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Marathon County?
The Marathon County Register of Deeds charges $30 flat (deed/mortgage/satisfaction/land contract regardless of page count, per Wis. Stat. 59.43) first / Included in $30 flat fee; copies (not recording) are $2 first page/$1 each additional page add'l (+No separate records-management rider fee identified; verify with office), with checks payable to Marathon County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Marathon County?
Yes. Marathon 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 Marathon County?
Mail recordings to Marathon County Register of Deeds: Marathon County Register of Deeds, 500 Forest Street, Wausau, WI 54403 (715-261-1010).
How can Jurably help with recording in Marathon County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Marathon 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 Marathon County recorder in person.
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Under contract in Marathon County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.