Maine · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Washington, ME
Washington (population 31,334) records real-property documents through the Washington County Registry of Deeds. 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 Registry of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $40.00 non-government submitters; $25.00 state/municipal — flat per-document, confirmed directly on Washington County site as effective January 2026 first / None — flat fee regardless of page count or names indexed add'l (+None separately — eliminated by flat-fee law; plans/surveys $50 flat)
- Mailing address
- Washington County Registry of Deeds, PO Box 297, Machias, ME 04654
- Phone
- (207) 255-6512
- Checks payable to
- Washington County Registry of Deeds (unverified exact payee line)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Optional — site states "you may opt to provide a cover page containing the required information to be recorded" (not mandatory, but explicitly offered)
Can you e-record in Washington?
Yes. Washington accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Washington, Maine
- 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, or by mail to Washington County Registry of Deeds at Washington County Registry of Deeds, PO Box 297, Machias, ME 04654.
- Pay the recording fee ($40.00 non-government submitters; $25.00 state/municipal — flat per-document, confirmed directly on Washington County site as effective January 2026 first / None — flat fee regardless of page count or names indexed add'l (+None separately — eliminated by flat-fee law; plans/surveys $50 flat)).
- 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 Registry of Deeds charges $40.00 non-government submitters; $25.00 state/municipal — flat per-document, confirmed directly on Washington County site as effective January 2026 first / None — flat fee regardless of page count or names indexed add'l (+None separately — eliminated by flat-fee law; plans/surveys $50 flat), with checks payable to Washington County Registry of Deeds (unverified exact payee line). 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, 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 Registry of Deeds: Washington County Registry of Deeds, PO Box 297, Machias, ME 04654 ((207) 255-6512).
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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