Dane County Memorandum of Contract Form
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Dane County Memorandum of Contract Form
Fill in the blank Memorandum of Contract form formatted to comply with all Wisconsin recording and content requirements.
Dane County Memorandum of Contract Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the Memorandum of Contract form.
Dane County Completed Example of the Memorandum of Contract Document
Example of a properly completed Wisconsin Memorandum of Contract document for reference.
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Where to Record Your Documents
Dane County Register of Deeds
Madison, Wisconsin 53703 / 53701-1438
Hours: Monday - Friday 7:45am - 4:30pm
Phone: (608) 266-4141
Recording Tips for Dane County:
- Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording
- Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions
- Both spouses typically need to sign if property is jointly owned
- Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
- Some documents require witnesses in addition to notarization
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
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. You'll need Adobe Reader (free software that most computers already have). 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.
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Common Uses of a Wisconsin Memorandum of Contract
1. Protecting the Buyer Without Exposing Deal Terms
This is the #1 reason people use it.
Records the buyer’s equitable interest
Keeps price, interest rate, default terms, and amortization private
Still gives full constructive notice under Wis. Stat. § 706.05 & § 706.08
Perfect for private seller-financed deals.
2. Seller Financing / Installment Sales
If you’re doing:
Land contract
Contract for deed
Seller carryback
Recording the memorandum:
Prevents the seller from reselling or mortgaging behind the buyer
Avoids clouding title with full contract terms
3. Asset Protection & Privacy
Good choice when:
Parties want to avoid broadcasting purchase price
Deal includes non-standard terms
Seller doesn’t want public scrutiny
Common with:
Family transactions
Estate planning transfers
Investor-to-investor deals
4. Recording-Speed or Simplicity Matters
Memorandums:
Are short
Rarely rejected by registers of deeds
Reduce recording errors (no missing pages, initials, riders)
Useful when:
County recording offices are picky
You’re closing remotely or fast
5. Avoiding Transfer Fee Confusion
In Wisconsin:
Recording a memorandum alone does not trigger a transfer fee
Fee is tied to the deed (when issued)
This avoids premature questions at recording.
6. Preserving Flexibility
If the contract might:
Be amended
Be assigned
Be refinanced later
A memorandum lets you:
Amend the private contract without re-recording sensitive terms
Record a simple Amended Memorandum if needed
Important: Your property must be located in Dane County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Memorandum of Contract meets all recording requirements specific to Dane County.
Our Promise
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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