Wisconsin · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Milwaukee County, WI
Milwaukee County (population 939,486) records real-property documents through the Milwaukee 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.
Milwaukee County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Milwaukee County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $30 flat per document (deed/mortgage/satisfaction/land contract, regardless of page count, per Wis. Stat. 59.43); plats are $50 first / Included in $30 flat fee (no separate per-page recording charge) add'l (+No separate records-management rider fee identified; verify with office)
- Mailing address
- Milwaukee County Register of Deeds, 901 N. 9th Street, Room 103, Milwaukee, WI 53233
- Phone
- (414) 278-4021 (general); (414) 278-4005 (recording questions)
- Checks payable to
- Milwaukee 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 (3"x3" blank recording block, top/side margins, white 20# paper)
Can you e-record in Milwaukee County?
Yes. Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
- Prepare the document so it meets Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee County Register of Deeds at Milwaukee County Register of Deeds, 901 N. 9th Street, Room 103, Milwaukee, WI 53233.
- Pay the recording fee ($30 flat per document (deed/mortgage/satisfaction/land contract, regardless of page count, per Wis. Stat. 59.43); plats are $50 first / Included in $30 flat fee (no separate per-page recording charge) 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 Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee 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.
Milwaukee County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Milwaukee County?
The Milwaukee County Register of Deeds charges $30 flat per document (deed/mortgage/satisfaction/land contract, regardless of page count, per Wis. Stat. 59.43); plats are $50 first / Included in $30 flat fee (no separate per-page recording charge) add'l (+No separate records-management rider fee identified; verify with office), with checks payable to Milwaukee County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Milwaukee County?
Yes. Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee County?
Mail recordings to Milwaukee County Register of Deeds: Milwaukee County Register of Deeds, 901 N. 9th Street, Room 103, Milwaukee, WI 53233 ((414) 278-4021 (general); (414) 278-4005 (recording questions)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Milwaukee County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee County recorder in person.
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Under contract in Milwaukee County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.