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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 $11.00 for the first page and $2.00 for every page
thereafter per document. Many deeds are only one page; in
this case the cost is $11.00.
A Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer
Return must accompany a deed for it to be recorded in the office
of the Register of Deeds. You can get a Wisconsin Transfer
Return form and a list of instructions from the Dodge County
Register of Deeds (920) 386-3720. The transfer return form must
be filled out entirely, the fee to be paid (if any) calculated,
and the recording fee must accompany the deed 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.
If you have any questions regarding
filling out the deed form, contact your attorney. |
