Washington Recorder Information

Find recorder offices and information for all 39 county in Washington

Each county maintains its own recorder's office responsible for filing and maintaining real estate records. Select your county below to find office locations, hours, fees, and requirements.

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About Washington Recording

Recorder information for Washington. Real property records are maintained by the recorder in the County where the property is located.

Real estate deeds that transfer property in Washington can be recorded to provide constructive notice of the transfer. In most cases deed documents are recorded in the County where the property is located.

No instrument of sale or conveyance evidencing a sale subject to the tax shall be accepted by the county auditor for filing or recording until the tax shall have been paid and the verification of payment affixed thereto; in case the tax is not due on the transfer, the instrument shall not be so accepted until suitable notation of such fact has been made on the instrument by the treasurer.

Common Recorder Services

Most Washington recorder offices provide:

  • Real estate deed and mortgage recording
  • Document searches and certified copies
  • Lien and release recording
  • Plat maps and property surveys
  • UCC financing statements

Recording Process

When recording documents:

  • Documents must meet state formatting requirements
  • Recording fees vary by county
  • Most offices accept walk-in and mail submissions
  • E-recording available in participating counties
  • Processing times typically 1-5 business days

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