Recorder Office
Contact the recorder's office directly for its records, copies, and recording requirements.
Washington County Recorder
About the Washington County County Recorder
Land records in Washington County are recorded by the County Recorder. The office is held by Gary Christensen.
Land records prior to 1993 are searchable through the Old Abstract (1854 – 1992) application. Military discharges are recorded and certified copies provided at no charge.
Checked September 2026 against official publications. Sources: Utah Code Title 17, Chapter 71, County Recorder · Contact Recorder · Contact
Recording Fees
These government fees are separate from any Deeds.com service fees. Confirm current charges with the recorder's office.
| All documents | $45.00 flat |
|---|
Other charges
| Additional references or marginal notations | $2.00 each beyond the 10 included (per legal description over ten) |
|---|---|
| Copies, per page | $1.00 |
| Certification | $5.00 |
StatewideIf an instrument contains more than 10 descriptions, $2 for each additional description. Recording any plat: $50 for each sheet and $2 for each lot or unit designation. Redacting personal information: $5. A county recorder may not charge more than one recording fee for each instrument, regardless of whether the instrument bears multiple descriptive titles or includes one or more attachments. Copy fees are set by the county legislative body. Counties of the second through sixth class add $5 to each of these fees (Utah Code § 17-71-407(3)(b)), so most counties charge $45 per document; Salt Lake and Utah Counties charge $40.
Plats: $55.00 per sheet plus $2.00 per lot. Redaction of a recorded document: $10.00. Ownership plat copy $2.00 per page; official plat copy $4.00 per page; computer printout $0.25 per page. Subdivision map review before recording: minimum $300.00 or $10.00 per lot, whichever is higher. File a record of survey: $30.00. RESPA fees no longer apply.
Paying the office
| Checks payable to | Washington County Recorder |
|---|
Transfer tax
No transfer tax. None is collected when a document is recorded. (statewide)
Checked September 2026 against official publications. Sources: Utah Code Title 17, Chapter 71, County Recorder · Recorder/Surveyor Fees · How to Transfer Property Title in Utah (title company guide)
Document Requirements
Confirm current requirements with the recorder's office before submitting documents.
| Paper size | 8-1/2 inches by 11 inches (statewide, Utah Code § 17-71-402(4)(a)(i)) |
|---|---|
| Other margins | 1 in (statewide, Utah Code § 17-71-402(4)(a)(ii)) |
| Ink and paper | Black ink on white paper (statewide, Utah Code § 17-71-402(4)(a)) |
| Single sided pages required | Yes (statewide, Utah Code § 17-71-402(4)(a)(v)) |
| Grantee address required | Yes (statewide, Utah Code § 57-3-105(3)(a)) |
| Tax statement mailing address required | Yes (statewide, Utah Code § 57-3-105(3)(a)) |
| Parcel number required | Yes |
| Printed names under signatures required | Yes (statewide, Utah Code § 17-71-403) |
StatewideFirst page: a space of 2-1/2 inches down and 4-1/2 inches across the upper right corner. Succeeding pages: a margin of one inch at the top.
StatewideEach document must be an original or certified copy, be in English or accompanied by an accurate English translation, contain a brief title, heading, or caption on the first page stating the nature of the document, contain the legal description of the property, be notarized with the notary stamp with the seal legible (unless otherwise provided by statute), and have original signatures. A county recorder may require the tax identification number of each parcel to be noted on the instrument. The paper, margin, ink, and single-sided standards apply only where a county recorder has given formal notice and published an effective date at least three months later.
Washington County adopted these requirements effective March 4, 2021; documents that do not meet them are rejected as noncomplying documents. Text must not be smaller than seven lines of text per vertical inch.
Forms filed along with a transfer
- Water Rights Addendum Statewide Utah State EngineerMay be submitted as an addendum to a deed executed on or after July 1, 2011, conveying fee simple title to land or title to water rights
Submitting documents
| In person | Accepted |
|---|---|
| By mail | Accepted |
| Electronic recording | Accepted |
| eRecording through Deeds.com | Available for this office |
StatewideEach county accepts and provides for the electronic recording of instruments (beginning on or before January 1, 2022) and of plats (beginning on or before January 1, 2023).
Recordings will not be accepted after 4:45pm (Mountain Time).
Checked September 2026 against official publications. Sources: Recorder · Utah Code Title 17, Chapter 71, County Recorder · Utah Code Title 57, Chapter 3, Recording of Documents · H.B. 211 Real Property Recording Amendments, 2026 enrolled copy · Recorder/Surveyor Fees · Recording Requirements · E-Recording
Deeds.com Resources & Services
Using Deeds.com is optional. Contact the recorder's office directly for its services and submission options.
How to Get a Copy of Your Deed
Read Deeds.com's guide to requesting document copies from the recorder's office.
Deeds.com eRecording
Available through Deeds.com
Use Deeds.com's paid service to submit documents electronically to the recorder's office. Deeds.com service fees are separate from government recording fees and taxes.
Recorder Office
Contact the recorder's office directly for its records, copies, and recording requirements.
Washington County Recorder
Deeds.com Forms
Blank legal forms sold by Deeds.com, not by the recorder's office.
Supplemental Document Resources
Recording-related forms and instructions for reference. Confirm which documents apply with the recorder's office.
Deeds.com Customer Care
For help with Deeds.com products, services, or your account. This does not contact the recorder's office.
Contact Deeds.com