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Recording a Deed or Document in Portage County, WI
Portage County (population 70,375) records real-property documents through the Portage County Register of Deeds / Land Description. 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.
Portage County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Portage County Register of Deeds / Land Description
- Recording fee
- $30 flat fee (Wis. Stat. 59.43(2)(ave) statewide statutory fee, regardless of page count) for deeds, mortgages, land contracts, satisfactions, misc. real-estate documents first / Included in the $30 flat fee (no per-page charge for original recordings); document copies are $2 first page / $1 each additional page add'l (+Rider/attachment pages count toward total page count for copy-fee purposes only; not separately charged on original recording under the flat statutory fee)
- Mailing address
- Portage County Register of Deeds, 1516 Church Street, Stevens Point, WI 54481
- Phone
- 715-346-1428 (office); 715-346-1364 also listed
- Checks payable to
- Portage County Register of Deeds (typical WI convention; not separately itemized on site)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, Indecomm
Formatting note: Not statutorily required; Register of Deeds must furnish a cover sheet on request (Wis. Stat. 59.43(2m))
Can you e-record in Portage County?
Yes. Portage County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, Indecomm, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Portage County, Wisconsin
- Prepare the document so it meets Portage 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, Indecomm, or by mail to Portage County Register of Deeds / Land Description at Portage County Register of Deeds, 1516 Church Street, Stevens Point, WI 54481.
- Pay the recording fee ($30 flat fee (Wis. Stat. 59.43(2)(ave) statewide statutory fee, regardless of page count) for deeds, mortgages, land contracts, satisfactions, misc. real-estate documents first / Included in the $30 flat fee (no per-page charge for original recordings); document copies are $2 first page / $1 each additional page add'l (+Rider/attachment pages count toward total page count for copy-fee purposes only; not separately charged on original recording under the flat statutory fee)).
- 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 Portage 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.
Portage County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Portage County?
The Portage County Register of Deeds / Land Description charges $30 flat fee (Wis. Stat. 59.43(2)(ave) statewide statutory fee, regardless of page count) for deeds, mortgages, land contracts, satisfactions, misc. real-estate documents first / Included in the $30 flat fee (no per-page charge for original recordings); document copies are $2 first page / $1 each additional page add'l (+Rider/attachment pages count toward total page count for copy-fee purposes only; not separately charged on original recording under the flat statutory fee), with checks payable to Portage County Register of Deeds (typical WI convention; not separately itemized on site). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Portage County?
Yes. Portage County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, 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 Portage County?
Mail recordings to Portage County Register of Deeds / Land Description: Portage County Register of Deeds, 1516 Church Street, Stevens Point, WI 54481 (715-346-1428 (office); 715-346-1364 also listed).
Can Jurably record my document in Portage 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 Portage County recorder in person.
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