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Recording a Deed or Document in Washburn County, WI
Washburn County (population 16,629) records real-property documents through the Washburn 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.
Washburn County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Washburn County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $30.00 flat fee (any real-estate conveyance/mortgage/satisfaction, WI statewide statutory fee) first / Included in $30 flat fee (no per-page charge); copies of recorded docs $2.00 first page/$1.00 each addl page add'l (+Plats (subdivision/condo/cemetery) $50 flat; DOT project plats $25; certified copy certificate +$1.00)
- Mailing address
- Register of Deeds, Washburn County Courthouse, 10 4th Avenue, P.O. Box 607, Shell Lake, WI 54871
- Phone
- (715) 468-4616
- Checks payable to
- Register of Deeds (Washburn County)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Not required for in-state conforming documents; required for out-of-state documents that don't meet WI standard document format (Wis. Stat. 59.43(2m)) per WRDA guidance
Can you e-record in Washburn County?
Yes. Washburn 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 Washburn County, Wisconsin
- Prepare the document so it meets Washburn 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 Washburn County Register of Deeds at Register of Deeds, Washburn County Courthouse, 10 4th Avenue, P.O. Box 607, Shell Lake, WI 54871.
- Pay the recording fee ($30.00 flat fee (any real-estate conveyance/mortgage/satisfaction, WI statewide statutory fee) first / Included in $30 flat fee (no per-page charge); copies of recorded docs $2.00 first page/$1.00 each addl page add'l (+Plats (subdivision/condo/cemetery) $50 flat; DOT project plats $25; certified copy certificate +$1.00)).
- 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 Washburn 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.
Washburn County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Washburn County?
The Washburn County Register of Deeds charges $30.00 flat fee (any real-estate conveyance/mortgage/satisfaction, WI statewide statutory fee) first / Included in $30 flat fee (no per-page charge); copies of recorded docs $2.00 first page/$1.00 each addl page add'l (+Plats (subdivision/condo/cemetery) $50 flat; DOT project plats $25; certified copy certificate +$1.00), with checks payable to Register of Deeds (Washburn County). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Washburn County?
Yes. Washburn 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 Washburn County?
Mail recordings to Washburn County Register of Deeds: Register of Deeds, Washburn County Courthouse, 10 4th Avenue, P.O. Box 607, Shell Lake, WI 54871 ((715) 468-4616).
Can Jurably record my document in Washburn 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 Washburn County recorder in person.
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