Information Pertaining to Recording a Quit Claim Deed in Waukesha County
Quit Claim Deed document Requirements:
The Quit Claim Deed document must include a 3” by 3” blank space in the upper right hand corner, a minimum ½ inch margin at the top of the page and a minimum ¼ inch margin on the sides and bottom of the page.
A return name and address must be entered on the Quit Claim Deed document either under the recording area on the right or else on the upper left corner within the top 3”.
Submit the original Quit Claim Deed document or a certified copy. A copy cannot be recorded.
Quit Claim Deed documents must include a title, grantor, grantee, return address and complete legal description that is legible and reproducible.
Quit Claim Deed documents must be on white paper that is at least 20# weight and either 11” or 14” in length. Pages may not be hinged (joined at sides or top).
The ink must be black or red except for the signatures.
The original signatures must be notarized or authenticated.
The name of the person who drafted the Quit Claim Deed document is required.
A Wisconsin Transfer Return Form must be included for conveyances.
The proper fee must be included. Checks must be made payable to Waukesha County Register of Deeds and include the name, address, city, state, and zip code and if possible the phone number of the payor.
The property must be located in Waukesha County.
Basic Recording Fees:
Quit Claim Deed................. $30.00 Regardless of the number of Pages
Additional Fees May Apply
Location:
Waukesha County Administration Center
515 W. Moreland Blvd., Room AC110
Waukesha, WI 53188
Hours of Operation: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday
Phone: 262-548-7863 |
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