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Recording a Deed or Document in Rock County, WI
Rock County (population 163,687) records real-property documents through the Rock 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.
Rock County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Rock 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/realty filings; plats $50 flat first / Included in $30 flat fee; certified and uncertified copies $20 first copy / $3 each additional copy per record add'l (+Not separately itemized on fee page)
- Mailing address
- Rock County Register of Deeds, 51 S. Main Street, Janesville, WI 53545
- Phone
- 608-757-5670
- Checks payable to
- Rock 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 Rock County?
Yes. Rock 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 Rock County, Wisconsin
- Prepare the document so it meets Rock 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 Rock County Register of Deeds at Rock County Register of Deeds, 51 S. Main Street, Janesville, WI 53545.
- 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/realty filings; plats $50 flat first / Included in $30 flat fee; certified and uncertified copies $20 first copy / $3 each additional copy per record add'l (+Not separately itemized on fee page)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Rock 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 Rock 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.
Rock County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Rock County?
The Rock 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/realty filings; plats $50 flat first / Included in $30 flat fee; certified and uncertified copies $20 first copy / $3 each additional copy per record add'l (+Not separately itemized on fee page), with checks payable to Rock 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 Rock County?
Yes. Rock 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 Rock County?
Mail recordings to Rock County Register of Deeds: Rock County Register of Deeds, 51 S. Main Street, Janesville, WI 53545 (608-757-5670).
How can Jurably help with recording in Rock County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Rock 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 Rock County recorder in person.
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Under contract in Rock County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.