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Real Estate Transfer Return
In this system, you can:
File a RETR
Change/amend a RETR
View a RETR
Make a payment
Search Wisconsin property data
Download historical RETR data
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PAD Manual
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Submit Test PAD XML file”
- select “Yes” for “Is this a test file?
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Wisconsin Association of Assessing Officers
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RETR User Guides
General instructional guides
Walk-through video
RETR overview
File a RETR
Save a RETR
Retrieve a saved RETR
Transfer fee exemptions
Amend a recorded RETR:
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Additional transfer fee due
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Refund
- Information correction&
(coming soon)
Amend an unrecorded RETR
(coming soon)
County instructional guides
Monthly Transmittal
Register of Deeds
Treasurer
Real Property Lister
Officials – adding access
Resources
Annual RETR returns collections summary
Forest Crop Law and Managed Forest Law
Wisconsin Statutes
Wisconsin Administrative Code (Chapter Tax 15)
Helpful videos
Common Questions
What do I need to file a RETR?
How do I file a real estate transfer return?
How do I save a RETR to complete it later?
How do I retrieve a saved RETR?
How do I qualify for a transfer fee exemption?
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Common Forms
Electronic Real Estate Transfer Waiver
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