Wisconsin · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Vilas County, WI
Vilas County (population 23,044) records real-property documents through the Vilas 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.
Vilas County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Vilas County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $30 flat (deed/mortgage/land contract/satisfaction, any page count) first / Copies $2 first page/$1 each addl page; +$1 certification fee for certified copies add'l (+Transfer fee $3 per $1,000 of value (statewide rate))
- Mailing address
- Vilas County Courthouse, 330 Court Street, Eagle River, WI 54521
- Phone
- 715-479-3660
- Checks payable to
- Vilas County
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Not mandatory; standard format per Wis. Stat. 59.43(2m); document requirements/forms in county Document Center
Can you e-record in Vilas County?
Yes. Vilas 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 Vilas County, Wisconsin
- Prepare the document so it meets Vilas 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 Vilas County Register of Deeds at Vilas County Courthouse, 330 Court Street, Eagle River, WI 54521.
- Pay the recording fee ($30 flat (deed/mortgage/land contract/satisfaction, any page count) first / Copies $2 first page/$1 each addl page; +$1 certification fee for certified copies add'l (+Transfer fee $3 per $1,000 of value (statewide rate))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Vilas 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 Vilas 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.
Vilas County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Vilas County?
The Vilas County Register of Deeds charges $30 flat (deed/mortgage/land contract/satisfaction, any page count) first / Copies $2 first page/$1 each addl page; +$1 certification fee for certified copies add'l (+Transfer fee $3 per $1,000 of value (statewide rate)), with checks payable to Vilas County. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Vilas County?
Yes. Vilas 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 Vilas County?
Mail recordings to Vilas County Register of Deeds: Vilas County Courthouse, 330 Court Street, Eagle River, WI 54521 (715-479-3660).
How can Jurably help with recording in Vilas County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Vilas 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 Vilas 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.