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Recording a Deed or Document in Richland County, WI
Richland County (population 17,309) records real-property documents through the Richland 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.
Richland County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Richland County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $30 flat statewide statutory fee (Wis. Stat. 59.43(2)(ave)) regardless of page count for deeds, mortgages, land contracts, satisfactions, HT-110/TOD-110; plats $50 flat (transportation plats $25) first / Included in $30 flat fee; document copies $2.00 first page / $1.00 each additional page, +$1.00 certification fee add'l (+Not separately itemized on fee schedule; plat copies $7 initial page / $6 each additional page)
- Mailing address
- Richland County Register of Deeds, 181 West Seminary Street, Richland Center, WI 53581
- Phone
- 608-647-3011
- Checks payable to
- Richland County Register of Deeds (typical convention, not explicitly confirmed)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Not statutorily required; office must furnish a cover sheet on request per Wis. Stat. 59.43(2m)
Can you e-record in Richland County?
Yes. Richland 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 Richland County, Wisconsin
- Prepare the document so it meets Richland 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 Richland County Register of Deeds at Richland County Register of Deeds, 181 West Seminary Street, Richland Center, WI 53581.
- Pay the recording fee ($30 flat statewide statutory fee (Wis. Stat. 59.43(2)(ave)) regardless of page count for deeds, mortgages, land contracts, satisfactions, HT-110/TOD-110; plats $50 flat (transportation plats $25) first / Included in $30 flat fee; document copies $2.00 first page / $1.00 each additional page, +$1.00 certification fee add'l (+Not separately itemized on fee schedule; plat copies $7 initial page / $6 each additional page)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Richland 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 Richland 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.
Richland County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Richland County?
The Richland County Register of Deeds charges $30 flat statewide statutory fee (Wis. Stat. 59.43(2)(ave)) regardless of page count for deeds, mortgages, land contracts, satisfactions, HT-110/TOD-110; plats $50 flat (transportation plats $25) first / Included in $30 flat fee; document copies $2.00 first page / $1.00 each additional page, +$1.00 certification fee add'l (+Not separately itemized on fee schedule; plat copies $7 initial page / $6 each additional page), with checks payable to Richland 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 Richland County?
Yes. Richland 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 Richland County?
Mail recordings to Richland County Register of Deeds: Richland County Register of Deeds, 181 West Seminary Street, Richland Center, WI 53581 (608-647-3011).
How can Jurably help with recording in Richland County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Richland 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 Richland County recorder in person.
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Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.