Washington · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in King County, WA
King County (population 2,269,675) records real-property documents through the King County Recorder's Office (Dept. of Executive Services, Records & Licensing Services). Below is what it costs and how to submit. Filing a memorandum of contract? We record it with the county for $199, notary included — no trip to the courthouse.
King County recorder — contact
- Recording office
- King County Recorder's Office (Dept. of Executive Services, Records & Licensing Services)
- Mailing address
- King County Recorder's Office, 201 S. Jackson St., Suite 204, Seattle, WA 98104
- Phone
- 206-477-6620
- Checks payable to
- King County
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
King County recording fees
- First page / base fee
- $303.50 (standard document); $304.50 (Deed of Trust)
- Additional pages
- $1.00 per additional page
- Other fees
- Non-conforming/nonstandard document surcharge; multiple-title documents incur additional per-title fees; see office fee schedule
Counties change fees without notice. Check with the King County Recorder's Office (Dept. of Executive Services, Records & Licensing Services) before you mail a check.
What King County requires
- Page formatting
- Must meet RCW 65.04 standards: 3-inch top margin on first page, 1-inch margins elsewhere, min. 8-point font, max 8.5x14in paper, no taped/stapled attachments
- Submission & return
- Mail to address on document, or e-recording return via vendor; in-person drop box available
- Hours & turnaround
- Recorded documents typically viewable in online records search within 7-10 business days
Can you e-record in King County?
Yes. King County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in King County, Washington
- Prepare the document so it meets King County's formatting rules (above): legal description, grantee address, signature block, and the blank space the recorder reserves for its stamp.
- Notarize it if the instrument requires acknowledgment. Most deeds and affidavits do.
- Submit electronically through Simplifile, CSC, or by mail to King County Recorder's Office (Dept. of Executive Services, Records & Licensing Services).
- Pay the recording fee, payable to King County.
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
Looking up a King County property
Owner names, parcel numbers and legal descriptions for King County property are searchable at King County Department of Assessments (Assessor) - eReal Property Search / Parcel Viewer. A deed or memorandum needs the exact legal description, so pull it from there or from the last recorded deed.
How Jurably helps in King County
Jurably isn’t a deed-filing desk. It’s how real-estate investors get the important paperwork done. If you’re under contract on a King County property, we file a memorandum of contract to put your equitable interest on the public record, where every title search will find it. The online notary session is included: you sign it alone, and the seller is notified by certified mail. Then we record it (electronically through the county’s approved network) and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
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Under contract in King County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.