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Pierce County Grant Deed Form

Pierce County Grant Deed Form

Pierce County Grant Deed Form

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

Document Last Validated 7/10/2025
Pierce County Grant Deed Guide

Pierce County Grant Deed Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.

Document Last Validated 4/18/2025
Pierce County Completed Example of the Grant Deed Document

Pierce County Completed Example of the Grant Deed Document

Example of a properly completed form for reference.

Document Last Validated 3/17/2025

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Pierce County Auditor
Address:
2401 S 35th St, Rm 200
Tacoma, Washington 98409

Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 Mon through Fri

Phone: 253.798.7440

Recording Tips for Pierce County:
  • White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
  • Check margin requirements - usually 1-2 inches at top
  • Request a receipt showing your recording numbers
  • Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates

Cities and Jurisdictions in Pierce County

Properties in any of these areas use Pierce County forms:

  • Anderson Island
  • Ashford
  • Bonney Lake
  • Buckley
  • Camp Murray
  • Carbonado
  • Dupont
  • Eatonville
  • Elbe
  • Fox Island
  • Gig Harbor
  • Graham
  • Kapowsin
  • La Grande
  • Lakebay
  • Lakewood
  • Longbranch
  • Longmire
  • Mcchord Afb
  • Mckenna
  • Milton
  • Orting
  • Paradise Inn
  • Puyallup
  • Roy
  • South Prairie
  • Spanaway
  • Steilacoom
  • Sumner
  • Tacoma
  • University Place
  • Vaughn
  • Wauna
  • Wilkeson

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Pierce County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Pierce 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 Pierce County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Pierce County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Pierce 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 Pierce County?

Recording fees in Pierce County vary. Contact the recorder's office at 253.798.7440 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

In Washington State, title to real property can be transferred from one party to another using a grant deed. Use a grant deed to transfer title with assurances that the grantor has not previously conveyed the estate and that he or she has not encumbered the property, except for any restrictions noted in the deed. The word "grant" typically signifies a grant deed, but it is not a statutory form in Washington.

Grant deeds offer the buyers (grantees) more protection than quitclaim deeds, but less than warranty deeds. A grant deed differs from a quitclaim deed in that the latter offers no warranty of title, and only conveys an interest that the grantor may have in the subject estate. Grant deeds, on the other hand, contain the implicit assurance that the grantor has actual rights to the title, as well as the authority to transfer those rights to someone else.

In addition to meeting all state and local standards for recorded documents, lawful grant deeds include the grantor's full name, mailing address, and marital status, the consideration given for the transfer, and the grantee's full name, mailing address, marital status, and vesting. Vesting describes how the grantee holds title to the property. Generally, real property is titled in either sole ownership or in co-ownership. For Washington residential property, the primary methods for co-owners holding title are tenancy in common, joint tenancy, and community property. A conveyance of real estate to two or more persons creates a tenancy in common, unless a joint tenancy is declared (RCW 64-28-010). A conveyance to a married couple is presumed to be community property, unless declared otherwise (RCW 64-28-020, 64-28-040).

As with any conveyance of realty, a grant deed requires a complete legal description of the parcel. In Washington, an abbreviated legal description of the property must appear on the first page of the instrument. If the full legal description appears elsewhere in the deed, its located should be indicated on the first page (RCW 65-04-045).

Recite the prior deed reference to maintain a clear chain of title, and detail any restrictions associated with the property. The completed deed must be signed by the grantor (and his or her spouse, if applicable) and notarized. Record the original completed deed, along with any additional materials, at the recorder/auditor's office of the county where the property is located. Contact the same office to verify recording fees and accepted forms of payment.

In Washington, real estate excise tax is levied based on the amount of consideration. If the transfer is exempt from the excise tax, denote the reason for the exemption on the face of the deed. Find a list of exempt transfers at RCW 458-61A-200 through 217.

This article is provided for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for the advice of an attorney. Contact an attorney with any questions related to the transfer of real property in Washington.

(Washington Grant Deed Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

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

This Grant Deed meets all recording requirements specific to Pierce County.

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