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Recording a Deed or Document in Polk County, WI

Polk County (population 44,969) records real-property documents through the Polk 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.

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Polk County recording — the essentials

Recording office
Polk 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; copy fees $2 first page/$1 each add'l page, +$1 certification add'l (+Transfer return fee $3 per $1,000 value where applicable)
Mailing address
Polk County Register of Deeds, 100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 160, Balsam Lake, WI 54810
Phone
(715) 485-9240
Checks payable to
Polk County Register of Deeds
Electronic recording
Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm

Formatting note: No separate mandated cover sheet; blank 3in x 3in upper-right stamp space required

Can you e-record in Polk County?

Yes. Polk 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 Polk County, Wisconsin

  1. Prepare the document so it meets Polk County formatting rules (legal description, grantee address, signature block, and the blank margin the recorder reserves for its stamp).
  2. Notarize it if the instrument requires acknowledgment — most deeds and affidavits do.
  3. Submit electronically through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, or by mail to Polk County Register of Deeds at Polk County Register of Deeds, 100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 160, Balsam Lake, WI 54810.
  4. Pay the recording fee ($30 flat (Wis. Stat. 59.43(1) statewide flat fee, regardless of page count) first / Included in $30 flat fee; copy fees $2 first page/$1 each add'l page, +$1 certification add'l (+Transfer return fee $3 per $1,000 value where applicable)).
  5. Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.

How Jurably helps in Polk 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 Polk 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.

Polk County recording — FAQ

How much does it cost to record a document in Polk County?

The Polk 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; copy fees $2 first page/$1 each add'l page, +$1 certification add'l (+Transfer return fee $3 per $1,000 value where applicable), with checks payable to Polk County Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.

Can you record documents electronically in Polk County?

Yes. Polk 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 Polk County?

Mail recordings to Polk County Register of Deeds: Polk County Register of Deeds, 100 Polk County Plaza, Suite 160, Balsam Lake, WI 54810 ((715) 485-9240).

How can Jurably help with recording in Polk County?

If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Polk 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 Polk County recorder in person.

Under contract in Polk County? Secure it.

Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.

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