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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.
How Jurably helps in Washburn 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 Washburn 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.
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).
How can Jurably help with recording in Washburn County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Washburn 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 Washburn County recorder in person.
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Under contract in Washburn County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.