Dane County Land Contract Form

Last validated September 21, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Formatted for recording in Dane County, for property anywhere in the county: rural and unincorporated areas as well as Belleville, Black Earth, Blue Mounds, Cambridge, Cottage Grove, Cross Plains, Dane, De Forest and 14 more.

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Dane County Land Contract Form

Dane County Land Contract Form

Fill in the blank Land Contract form formatted to comply with all Wisconsin recording and content requirements.

Document last validated 9/21/2026
Dane County Land Contract Guide

Dane County Land Contract Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the Land Contract form.

Document last validated 6/24/2026
Dane County Completed Example of the Land Contract Document

Dane County Completed Example of the Land Contract Document

Example of a properly completed Wisconsin Land Contract document for reference.

Document last validated 7/30/2026
Dane County Residential Property Condition Report

Dane County Residential Property Condition Report

Fill in the blank Land Contract form formatted to comply with all Wisconsin recording and content requirements.

Document last validated 8/5/2026
Dane County Sellers Lead Based Paint Disclosure

Dane County Sellers Lead Based Paint Disclosure

Typically required with residential property sales.

Document last validated 9/2/2026
Dane County Protect your family from lead based paint

Dane County Protect your family from lead based paint

Seller issues brochure to buyers if applicable.

Document last validated 9/3/2026

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Important: Your property must be located in Dane County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

Where to Record Your Documents

Dane County Register of Deeds

Address:
210 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Rm 110 / PO Box 1438
Madison, Wisconsin 53703 / 53701-1438

Hours: Monday - Friday 7:45am - 4:30pm

Phone: (608) 266-4141

Recording Tips for Dane County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Ask for certified copies if you need them for other transactions
  • Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
  • Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired

Cities and Jurisdictions in Dane County

Properties in any of these areas use Dane County forms:

  • Belleville
  • Black Earth
  • Blue Mounds
  • Cambridge
  • Cottage Grove
  • Cross Plains
  • Dane
  • De Forest
  • Deerfield
  • Madison
  • Marshall
  • Mazomanie
  • Mc Farland
  • Middleton
  • Morrisonville
  • Mount Horeb
  • Oregon
  • Stoughton
  • Sun Prairie
  • Verona
  • Waunakee
  • Windsor

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Dane County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Dane County forms will be in your account ready to download to your computer. An account is created for you during checkout if you don't have one. Forms are NOT emailed.

Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Dane County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Dane County, including margin requirements, font requirements, and other layout standards. This guarantee applies to formatting, not to the legal sufficiency of information entered by the user or the suitability of a form for a particular transaction.

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Dane County you only need to order once.

What do I need to use these forms?

The forms are PDFs that you fill out on your computer. The free Adobe Acrobat Reader is recommended, and most PDF apps also work. You do NOT enter your property information online - you download the blank forms and complete them privately on your own computer.

Are there any recurring fees?

No. This is a one-time purchase. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

How much does it cost to record in Dane County?

Recording fees in Dane County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (608) 266-4141 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

Seller Financing
This is the #1 use.
A land contract lets the seller act like the bank:
• Buyer makes payments directly to seller
• Seller keeps legal title until paid in full
• Buyer gets equitable title and possession
Useful when:
• Buyer can’t qualify for traditional financing
• Seller wants interest income
• Faster closing, fewer lender hoops
Credit-Challenged or Self-Employed Buyers
Banks often won’t lend to:
• Buyers with recent credit issues
• Self-employed buyers with complex income
• Buyers with short job history
A land contract:
• Avoids lender underwriting
• Lets buyer refinance later once credit improves
• Often used as a temporary bridge to bank financing
Estate, Family, or Private Transactions
Common in:
• Family sales (parents → children)
• Estate planning
• Intra-family wealth transfers
• Closely held business or farm property transfers
Why?
• Flexible terms
• Lower transaction costs
• Control over timing of final deed transfer
Investment Property Sales
Used frequently by:
• Real estate investors
• Landlords exiting rental property
• Sellers wanting steady cash flow
Advantages:
• Monthly income with interest
• Retain title as security
• Often easier to enforce than unsecured debt
Must be careful with:
• Proper default remedies
• Wisconsin forfeiture statutes (not eviction-by-affidavit)
Rural, Farm, or Unique Properties
Banks sometimes hesitate on:
• Rural land
• Mixed-use property
• Small farms
• Nonconforming improvements
Land contracts:
• Bypass lender restrictions
• Allow custom terms
• Are historically common in rural Wisconsin
Tax Planning / Timing Considerations
Sometimes used to:
• Spread income recognition over time
• Defer capital gains (installment sale treatment)
• Match income with retirement planning
This is tax-sensitive and usually coordinated with a CPA.
Title Control & Risk Management for Seller
Because the seller retains legal title:
• Seller has stronger leverage than with a mortgage
• No need to immediately release title
• Buyer’s interest can be forfeited through court process if defaulted
In Wisconsin:
• Forfeiture is judicial
• Seller cannot simply evict or record an affidavit
• Homestead protections apply
Wisconsin-Specific Legal Reality (Important)
In Wisconsin:
• Land contracts are heavily regulated
• Forfeiture must comply with Wis. Stat. §§ 846.30–846.35
• Homestead rights cannot be waived
• Seller must go through court to terminate buyer’s rights
• Eviction only happens after judgment + redemption period
This makes land contracts powerful — but not casual.

Practical Summary
Use Case Why a Land Contract Works
Seller financing---------Avoids banks
Credit-impaired buyer------Flexible approval
Family / estate----Control & simplicity
Investor sales----Monthly income
Rural property------Bank workaround
Tax planning-----Installment treatment

This form can be used for residential, small commercial, rental property, condominiums and vacant land. Payments are installments with or without a balloon payment. For use in Wisconsin only.

Important: Your property must be located in Dane County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the county recording office listed above.

This Land Contract meets all recording requirements specific to Dane County.

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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Dane County recording format requirements. If there is a rejection caused by our formatting, we will correct the issue or refund your payment. This guarantee applies to document formatting only and does not extend to information entered by the user, the selection of the form, or the legal effect of the completed document.

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