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Recording a Deed or Document in Racine County, WI
Racine County (population 198,227) records real-property documents through the Racine 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.
Racine County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Racine County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $30 flat statewide statutory fee (Wis. Stat. 59.43(2)(ave)) regardless of page count; +$2 if a cover page is used first / Included in $30 flat fee; document copies are $2 first page / $1 each additional page ($5 search fee if recording info not provided) add'l (+Not separately itemized; rider/attachment pages count toward page totals for copy-fee purposes only)
- Mailing address
- Racine County Register of Deeds, 730 Wisconsin Avenue, Racine, WI 53403
- Phone
- 262-636-3208
- Checks payable to
- Racine County Register of Deeds (typical convention, not explicitly confirmed)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Optional (not statutorily required); using a county-provided cover page adds $2 to the recording fee
Can you e-record in Racine County?
Yes. Racine County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Racine County, Wisconsin
- Prepare the document so it meets Racine 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, or by mail to Racine County Register of Deeds at Racine County Register of Deeds, 730 Wisconsin Avenue, Racine, WI 53403.
- Pay the recording fee ($30 flat statewide statutory fee (Wis. Stat. 59.43(2)(ave)) regardless of page count; +$2 if a cover page is used first / Included in $30 flat fee; document copies are $2 first page / $1 each additional page ($5 search fee if recording info not provided) add'l (+Not separately itemized; rider/attachment pages count toward page totals for copy-fee purposes only)).
- 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 Racine 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.
Racine County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Racine County?
The Racine County Register of Deeds charges $30 flat statewide statutory fee (Wis. Stat. 59.43(2)(ave)) regardless of page count; +$2 if a cover page is used first / Included in $30 flat fee; document copies are $2 first page / $1 each additional page ($5 search fee if recording info not provided) add'l (+Not separately itemized; rider/attachment pages count toward page totals for copy-fee purposes only), with checks payable to Racine County Register of Deeds (typical convention, not explicitly confirmed). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Racine County?
Yes. Racine County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, 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 Racine County?
Mail recordings to Racine County Register of Deeds: Racine County Register of Deeds, 730 Wisconsin Avenue, Racine, WI 53403 (262-636-3208).
Can Jurably record my document in Racine 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 Racine County recorder in person.
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