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..

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:

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?

Filing in person

You can file your Register of Deeds in person at the Register of Deeds, located at:
Administration Center - Rm. 1400 212 6th St. N.
La Crosse, Wisconsin, WI, 54601

Hours of operation:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

If you need more information, you can call them at (608) 785-9644
(608) 785-9645.

E-Filing

Who can file a lien in La Crosse County?

If you provided labor or materials on a construction project located in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, then your mechanics lien should be filed here. However, every state has specific rules about who has the right to file a lien, including notice requirements and specific deadlines. To make sure you are allowed to file a lien, visit the Wisconsin Mechanics Lien Guide & FAQ page.

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.

In person

Administration Center - Rm. 1400 212 6th St. N., La Crosse, WI 54601

By mail

Administration Center - Rm. 1400 212 6th St. N., La Crosse, WI 54601

Fees

Certified copy: $1.00