Recorded Documents - Fees

The Register of Deeds charges a fee for processing and copying recorded documents. The types of recorded documents accepted range from deeds and contracts to mortgages and satisfactions. Be aware that the first page of all recorded documents must include a blank area in the upper right hand corner or a cover page. For more information on receiving copies, see our recorded document copies page.

Method of Payment

For recording real estate documents, checks and money orders may be made out to Register of Deeds. For more information call: (608)266-4141.

Recording Deeds, Mortgages, Land Contracts, Satisfactions, and other documents

  • $11 for the first page
  • $2 for each additional page per document

Termination of Decendent's Property Interest

HT-110 forms are provided for this type of probate

  • $25

Copies of Recorded Documents

Copies of filed documents are reduced to 8.5" X 14" or 11" X 17".

  • Uncertified Copies
  • $2 for the first page
  • $1 for each additional page
  • Certified Copies
  • $1 in addition to uncertified costs
Revised: October 19, 2009

Office Address

City County Building Room 110 210 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Madison, WI 53703

Office Hours

Mon - Fri 7:45 AM - 4:30 PM Vital Records will not be issued after 4:15

Real Estate
Search Line

(608) 266 - 4144 8-11:30 AM

Vital Records

(608) 266 - 4142

General Information

(608) 266 - 4141

Office Fax

(608) 267 - 3110

Mailing Address

PO Box 1438 Madison, WI 53701-1438 Kristi Chlebowski Kristi Chlebowski Register of Deeds Contact Details