Standard Real Estate Recording Fees:

• Flat fee for recording documents is $30
• Termination of decedent's property interest\HT-110 : $30.00 
• Certified Survey Maps: $30.00

Plat Recording Fees:

• Subdivision Plats: $50.00 
• Condominium Plats: $50.00 

Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Fee:

• Directions and fee schedule are explained on the Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Return form.
• Or get instructions via the internet here.

Real Estate Search Fee:

• $2 for the first page and $1 for each additional page per document.

Copies of Recorded Documents:

• First Page: $2.00 *
• Each Additional Page: $1.00*/page
• Certified Copy: Add $1.00*/document

Document Checklist 

Every document submitted for recording must contain the following information: 

1. Grantor and Grantee must be identified
2. Grantor's signature must be notarized or authenticated
3. Complete and accurate legal description of property
4. Parcel Identification Number (also known as Tax I.D. number)
   • Per Racine County, WI Code of Ordinances; Chapter 2 Administration; Article V; Division 3; Sec. 2-305 Requirements for recording documents with the Register of Deeds.
5. Name of person who drafted the document
6. Return address
7. Must be legible

Wisconsin has adopted specific guidelines regarding margins and form layout. 

• Microsoft Word © Document     here
• Rich Text Format (RTF) Document    here

Searching Old Documents on Landshark

Our older records are indexed differently, but are all located online. Below is a cheat sheet to aide in searching our system.

Old Document Search Cheat Sheet

Available Forms for Recording

 Real Estate Recording Requirements

 Cover Sheet

 Quit Claim Deed (PDF)

 Quit Claim Deed  (Word Doc)

 Registration of Firm Names

 Designation of Transfer on Death Beneficiary - Print

 Termination of Decedent's Property Interest (HT-110 form)

HT-110 instructions

*New HT-110 Tax Bill Requirement

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