La Crosse County Register of Deeds Mechanics Lien Filing

Guide to filing construction documents in La Crosse County, Wisconsin

Contractors and suppliers working on a project within La Crosse County should get familiar with the La Crosse County Register of Deeds. This is the office that records documents related to the property, including mechanics liens and notices.

This page contains all of the information construction businesses need to file liens and other documents with the La Crosse County Register of Deeds, including locations, hours, fees, form downloads, and more..

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The mechanics lien rules in Wisconsin can be complex. Before recording a lien in La Crosse County, read Filing a Lien in Wisconsin: A Step-by-Step Guide to make sure you understand the process, and common mistakes.

Download La Crosse County Register of Deeds Forms:

• Wisconsin Mechanics Lien Form for Subcontractors
• Wisconsin Mechanics Lien Form for General Contractors
• Wisconsin Subcontractor Identification Notice Form
• Wisconsin Notice of Lien Rights by Prime Contractor Form
• Wisconsin Partial Satisfaction Payment Form
• Wisconsin Full Satisfaction Payment Form
• Wisconsin Full Satisfaction of Lien Form

Lien FAQs for La Crosse County

What types of documents can I file at the La Crosse County Register of Deeds?

This office records a variety of property-related documents, including:
Mechanics lien
Lien release
UCC lien

Which office records mechanics liens in La Crosse County, Wisconsin?

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What is the deadline to file a lien claim in La Crosse County, Wisconsin?

In Wisconsin, your deadline to file a mechanics lien is dependent upon your role in the project. In general:
General contractors have 6 months to file a lien after the last providing labor or materials. Subcontractors and suppliers have 6 months to file after last providing labor or materials.

What are the La Crosse County Register of Deeds fees to file a lien?

Here are the costs to file a mechanics lien in La Crosse County, Wisconsin:
$30 flat fee per document

Recording offices do update their fee structure periodically. We recommend contacting the La Crosse County Register of Deeds to verify the recording costs, especially before mailing a document.

Visit the La Crosse County Register of Deeds fees page for the latest information.

How do I release a lien in La Crosse County once I’ve been paid?

To cancel a lien previously recorded with the La Crosse County Register of Deeds, you will need to record a lien release.
Lien release fee:
$30.

How do I get copies of documents from the La Crosse County Register of Deeds?

In La Crosse County, filed documents are public record. Copies of mechanics liens and other property documents are available upon request from the La Crosse County Register of Deeds.