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Recording a Deed or Document in Pierce County, WI
Pierce County (population 42,204) records real-property documents through the Pierce 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.
Pierce County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Pierce County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $30 flat (Wis. Stat. 59.43(1) statewide flat fee, regardless of page count) first / Included in $30 flat fee (see county Fee Schedule page for copy fees) add'l (+$50 per Subdivision/Cemetery/Condo Plat; $25 per Transportation Project Plat; transfer return fee $3 per $1,000 value where applicable)
- Mailing address
- Pierce County Register of Deeds, PO Box 267 (physical: 414 W Main St, Rm 109), Ellsworth, WI 54011
- Phone
- (715) 273-6748
- Checks payable to
- Pierce County Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN
Formatting note: No separate mandated cover sheet; a Recording Checklist is provided by the county; blank 3in x 3in upper-right stamp space required
Can you e-record in Pierce County?
Yes. Pierce County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Pierce County, Wisconsin
- Prepare the document so it meets Pierce 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, or by mail to Pierce County Register of Deeds at Pierce County Register of Deeds, PO Box 267 (physical: 414 W Main St, Rm 109), Ellsworth, WI 54011.
- Pay the recording fee ($30 flat (Wis. Stat. 59.43(1) statewide flat fee, regardless of page count) first / Included in $30 flat fee (see county Fee Schedule page for copy fees) add'l (+$50 per Subdivision/Cemetery/Condo Plat; $25 per Transportation Project Plat; transfer return fee $3 per $1,000 value where applicable)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Pierce 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 Pierce 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.
Pierce County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Pierce County?
The Pierce County Register of Deeds charges $30 flat (Wis. Stat. 59.43(1) statewide flat fee, regardless of page count) first / Included in $30 flat fee (see county Fee Schedule page for copy fees) add'l (+$50 per Subdivision/Cemetery/Condo Plat; $25 per Transportation Project Plat; transfer return fee $3 per $1,000 value where applicable), with checks payable to Pierce County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Pierce County?
Yes. Pierce County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, 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 Pierce County?
Mail recordings to Pierce County Register of Deeds: Pierce County Register of Deeds, PO Box 267 (physical: 414 W Main St, Rm 109), Ellsworth, WI 54011 ((715) 273-6748).
How can Jurably help with recording in Pierce County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Pierce 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 Pierce County recorder in person.
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Under contract in Pierce County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.