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