Deed recording
- First page
- $30.00
- Each extra page
- Flat fee
Transfer tax: $3.00 per $1,000 of value Real Estate Transfer Return (RETR)
Wis. Stat. § 59.43 (Flat $30 document fee)
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WisconsinCounty Clerks & Recorders
Where to record a deed, get a marriage license or register a business name in each of Wisconsin’s 72 counties. Pick yours on the map or in the register below.
- Counties
- 72
- Deed fee · page 1
- $30.00
- Marriage wait
- 72h
- Population
- 5.9M
Population, low → high Blue = recording office verified (official website or OpenStreetMap) Blue = recording-office phone verified recording office (OpenStreetMap)
State rules on file
How Wisconsin records it
Statewide figures. Counties can add local surcharges — confirm the exact amount with the recording office before you file.
Marriage license
- Fee
- $100 - $120
- Waiting period
- 72 hrs
- License valid for
- 60 days
Issued by County Clerk. 3-day waiting period from date of application.
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- Birth
- $20.00
- Death
- $20.00
- Marriage
- $20.00
Issued by: Wisconsin Department of Health Services Vital Records Office
DBA / assumed name
- Filing fee
- $30.00
- File with
- Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI)
Trade name filed through the DFI Corporate & Consumer Services division.
Compare all states Register · 72 entries
Every county in Wisconsin
68 official websites 48 recording offices verified 48 phones listed
- Walworth County Elkhorn 105,822 W V P
- Washburn County Shell Lake 16,930 W V P
- Washington County West Bend 138,168 W V P
- Waukesha County Waukesha 412,591 W V P
- Waupaca County Waupaca 51,388 W V P
- Waushara County Wautoma 24,934 W
- Winnebago County Oshkosh 171,735 W V P
- Wood County Wisconsin Rapids 73,939 W
W = official website · V = recording office verified · P = verified phone · figures: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates
Wisconsin questions
Before you file in Wisconsin
Largest offices: Milwaukee County, Dane County, Waukesha County.
Who records deeds in Wisconsin?
In Wisconsin, deeds, mortgages and liens are recorded by the Register of Deeds of the county where the property is located. Each county page below names the office and, where we have verified it, its address and phone number.
How much does it cost to record a deed in Wisconsin?
Wis. Stat. § 59.43 (Flat $30 document fee) sets a base fee of $30.00 per document. Counties often add surcharges, so check the county's current fee schedule before filing. Transfer tax: $3.00 per $1,000 of value Real Estate Transfer Return (RETR).
What are the requirements for getting married in Wisconsin?
A marriage license in Wisconsin costs about $100 - $120 (the amount varies by county). There is a 72-hour waiting period between application and ceremony. The license is valid for 60 days. Issued by County Clerk. 3-day waiting period from date of application.
Where do I register a DBA or business name in Wisconsin?
Assumed business names (DBA) in Wisconsin are filed with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI); the filing fee is about $30.00. Trade name filed through the DFI Corporate & Consumer Services division.