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Recording a Deed or Document in Rusk County, WI
Rusk County (population 14,191) records real-property documents through the Rusk 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.
Rusk County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Rusk County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $30 flat statewide statutory fee (Wis. Stat. 59.43(2)(ave)) regardless of page count first / Included in $30 flat fee (no separate per-page fee published) add'l (+Not separately itemized on site)
- Mailing address
- Rusk County Register of Deeds, 311 Miner Ave E, Suite 132N, Ladysmith, WI 54848
- Phone
- 715-532-2100 (Rusk County Courthouse main; confirm ROD direct line with office)
- Checks payable to
- Rusk County Register of Deeds (typical convention, not explicitly confirmed)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Not statutorily required; office must furnish a cover sheet on request per Wis. Stat. 59.43(2m)
Can you e-record in Rusk County?
Yes. Rusk 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 Rusk County, Wisconsin
- Prepare the document so it meets Rusk 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 Rusk County Register of Deeds at Rusk County Register of Deeds, 311 Miner Ave E, Suite 132N, Ladysmith, WI 54848.
- Pay the recording fee ($30 flat statewide statutory fee (Wis. Stat. 59.43(2)(ave)) regardless of page count first / Included in $30 flat fee (no separate per-page fee published) add'l (+Not separately itemized on site)).
- 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 Rusk 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.
Rusk County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Rusk County?
The Rusk County Register of Deeds charges $30 flat statewide statutory fee (Wis. Stat. 59.43(2)(ave)) regardless of page count first / Included in $30 flat fee (no separate per-page fee published) add'l (+Not separately itemized on site), with checks payable to Rusk 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 Rusk County?
Yes. Rusk 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 Rusk County?
Mail recordings to Rusk County Register of Deeds: Rusk County Register of Deeds, 311 Miner Ave E, Suite 132N, Ladysmith, WI 54848 (715-532-2100 (Rusk County Courthouse main; confirm ROD direct line with office)).
Can Jurably record my document in Rusk 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 Rusk County recorder in person.
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