Colorado · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Washington, CO
Washington (population 4,817) records real-property documents through the Washington County Clerk and Recorder. Below is what it costs, how to submit, and how Jurably can prepare, notarize, and record your document for you — without a trip to the courthouse.
Washington recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Washington County Clerk and Recorder
- Recording fee
- $43.00 flat (includes $40 base fee + $3 tech surcharge) per document, regardless of page count first / Included in flat $43 fee (no per-page charge for standard conveyance docs); Mining claims $5/page + $0.25 per additional claim add'l (+Documentary fee: $0.01 per $100 of consideration (when total consideration >$500); TD-1000 Real Property Transfer Declaration required with conveyances)
- Mailing address
- 150 Ash Avenue / PO Box L, Akron, CO 80720-1510
- Phone
- (970) 345-6565
- Checks payable to
- Washington County Clerk and Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Colorado Real Property Transfer Declaration (TD-1000) required to accompany conveyance documents; no separate general cover sheet mandated on website
Can you e-record in Washington?
Yes. Washington 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 Washington, Colorado
- Prepare the document so it meets Washington formatting rules (legal description, grantee address, signature block, and the blank margin 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 Washington County Clerk and Recorder at 150 Ash Avenue / PO Box L, Akron, CO 80720-1510.
- Pay the recording fee ($43.00 flat (includes $40 base fee + $3 tech surcharge) per document, regardless of page count first / Included in flat $43 fee (no per-page charge for standard conveyance docs); Mining claims $5/page + $0.25 per additional claim add'l (+Documentary fee: $0.01 per $100 of consideration (when total consideration >$500); TD-1000 Real Property Transfer Declaration required with conveyances)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Washington standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, e-record it through the county’s approved network, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Washington recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Washington?
The Washington County Clerk and Recorder charges $43.00 flat (includes $40 base fee + $3 tech surcharge) per document, regardless of page count first / Included in flat $43 fee (no per-page charge for standard conveyance docs); Mining claims $5/page + $0.25 per additional claim add'l (+Documentary fee: $0.01 per $100 of consideration (when total consideration >$500); TD-1000 Real Property Transfer Declaration required with conveyances), with checks payable to Washington County Clerk and Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Washington?
Yes. Washington accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
Where do I send documents for recording in Washington?
Mail recordings to Washington County Clerk and Recorder: 150 Ash Avenue / PO Box L, Akron, CO 80720-1510 ((970) 345-6565).
Can Jurably record my document in Washington for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, e-records it through the county’s approved network, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Washington recorder in person.
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