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LEGAL ADVICE
Legal instruments such as warranty
deeds, quit claim deeds, etc., that convey title from one property
owner to a new owner, are usually drafted by attorneys, or
paralegals or legal secretaries under the supervision of an
attorney.
The forms used for various deeds
are available at office supply businesses in Dodge County.
These office suppliers should provide you with the standard
document format required by State law as of September 1,
1996. Black ink must be used so that the document will
scan properly.
The grantor and grantee (seller and
buyer) must be identified on the deed. The grantor's
signature, which has been notarized, and a legal description of
the property being conveyed must also be on the deed. The return
address of the person who is to receive the deed after it has been
recorded is required. The parcel identification number
(PIN), found on the property tax bill, must be placed on the
document under the return address. Only the original deed
with original signatures may be recorded with the Register of
Deeds -- not photocopies.
The moment that a correctly
prepared deed is handed from one owner to the next is the moment
of actual conveyance. It is wise to protect your interest by
recording the deed with the Register of Deeds. The recording
fee is $30.00 per deed.
A Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer
Receipt must accompany a deed for it to be recorded in the office
of the Register of Deeds. You file a Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer
Return electronically online with the
Wisconsin
Department of Revenue. The instructions and the return
are available on the website. The transfer return form must
be filled out entirely, the fee to be paid (if any)
and the recording fee must accompany the deed and the transfer
return receipt when you mail it or
bring it in for recording. If you have any questions about
filling out the Transfer Return, please contact the Wisconsin Department of Revenue
or call the Dodge County Register of Deeds (920) 386-3720.
If you have any questions regarding
filling out the deed form, contact your attorney. |
