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King County Warranty Deed Form

King County Warranty Deed Form

King County Warranty Deed Form

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Document Last Validated 7/30/2025
King County Warranty Deed Guide

King County Warranty Deed Guide

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Document Last Validated 7/25/2025
King County Completed Example of the Warranty Deed Document

King County Completed Example of the Warranty Deed Document

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

Where to Record Your Documents

King County Recorder
Address:
County Admin Bldg - 500 Fourth Ave, Suite 430
Seattle, Washington 98104

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

Phone: (206) 477-6620

Recording Tips for King County:
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
  • Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions
  • Some documents require witnesses in addition to notarization

Cities and Jurisdictions in King County

Properties in any of these areas use King County forms:

  • Auburn
  • Baring
  • Bellevue
  • Black Diamond
  • Bothell
  • Burton
  • Carnation
  • Duvall
  • Enumclaw
  • Fall City
  • Federal Way
  • Hobart
  • Issaquah
  • Kenmore
  • Kent
  • Kirkland
  • Maple Valley
  • Medina
  • Mercer Island
  • North Bend
  • Pacific
  • Preston
  • Ravensdale
  • Redmond
  • Redondo
  • Renton
  • Sammamish
  • Seahurst
  • Seattle
  • Skykomish
  • Snoqualmie
  • Vashon
  • Woodinville

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for King County

How do I get my forms?

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

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by King 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 King 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 King County?

Recording fees in King County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (206) 477-6620 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 warranty deed. When recorded, a warranty deed conveys an interest in real property to the named grantee with full warranties of title.

A warranty deed contains the phrase "conveys and warrants" and offers the most assurance of title. It conveys real property in fee simple to the grantee and contains implied covenants by the grantor that he or she holds title to the property and has "good right and full power to convey the same"; that the property is "free from all encumbrances"; and that he warrants "the quiet and peaceable possession" of the property and "will defend the title thereto against all persons who may lawfully claim the same" (RCW 64-04-030).This assurance offers greater protection to the grantee than a special warranty deed, which guarantees the title only against claims that arose during the time the grantor held title to the property, or a quitclaim deed, which offers no warranties of title.

In addition to meeting all state and local standards for recorded documents, a lawful warranty deed includes the grantor's full name, mailing address, and marital status, the consideration given for the transfer, and the grantee's full name, marital status, vesting, and mailing address. Vesting describes how the grantee holds title to the property. Generally, real property is owned in either sole ownership or in co-ownership. For Washington residential property, the primary methods for 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 warranty 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).

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.

Recite the prior deed reference to maintain a clear chain of title, and detail any restrictions associated with the property. The finished copy of the 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 or auditor's office of the county where the property is located. Contact the same office to verify recording fees and accepted forms of payment.

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

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

This Warranty Deed meets all recording requirements specific to King County.

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