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Recording a Deed or Document in Waukesha County, WI
Waukesha County (population 406,980) records real-property documents through the Waukesha 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.
Waukesha County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Waukesha County Register of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $30.00 flat fee (WI statewide statutory fee) first / Included in $30 flat fee; standard copies $2.00/page add'l (+Subdivision/Condominium/Cemetery Plats $50.00 flat; certified copies $5.00 first page/$2.00 addl page)
- Mailing address
- Waukesha County Register of Deeds, 515 W. Moreland Blvd., Waukesha, WI 53188
- Phone
- 262-548-7585
- Checks payable to
- Register of Deeds
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Formatting note: Not required for conforming documents; out-of-state documents may need WI standard-format cover sheet
Can you e-record in Waukesha County?
Yes. Waukesha County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Waukesha County, Wisconsin
- Prepare the document so it meets Waukesha 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, ePN, Indecomm, or by mail to Waukesha County Register of Deeds at Waukesha County Register of Deeds, 515 W. Moreland Blvd., Waukesha, WI 53188.
- Pay the recording fee ($30.00 flat fee (WI statewide statutory fee) first / Included in $30 flat fee; standard copies $2.00/page add'l (+Subdivision/Condominium/Cemetery Plats $50.00 flat; certified copies $5.00 first page/$2.00 addl page)).
- 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 Waukesha 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.
Waukesha County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Waukesha County?
The Waukesha County Register of Deeds charges $30.00 flat fee (WI statewide statutory fee) first / Included in $30 flat fee; standard copies $2.00/page add'l (+Subdivision/Condominium/Cemetery Plats $50.00 flat; certified copies $5.00 first page/$2.00 addl page), with checks payable to Register of Deeds. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Waukesha County?
Yes. Waukesha County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, 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 Waukesha County?
Mail recordings to Waukesha County Register of Deeds: Waukesha County Register of Deeds, 515 W. Moreland Blvd., Waukesha, WI 53188 (262-548-7585).
Can Jurably record my document in Waukesha 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 Waukesha County recorder in person.
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Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.