Maryland · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Washington County, MD
Washington County (population 154,705) records real-property documents through the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Washington County - Recording Department. 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 County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Clerk of the Circuit Court for Washington County - Recording Department
- Recording fee
- $20.00 (instrument 1-9 pages, or any length if solely a principal residence) - statewide fee schedule first / $75.00 flat for non-principal-residence instrument of 10+ pages (tiered, not per-page) add'l (+$40.00 statewide recording surcharge; Washington County Recordation Tax $3.80 per $500 consideration)
- Mailing address
- Clerk of the Circuit Court, Recording Department, 24 Summit Avenue, Hagerstown, MD 21740 (deeds must first pass through Washington County Treasurer's Office, 35 W. Washington Street, Hagerstown, MD 21740)
- Phone
- 301-790-7991 (Recording Department); 240-313-2110 (Treasurer's Office)
- Checks payable to
- Not explicitly stated on official site; verify at submission
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Maryland State Land Instrument Intake Sheet required for deeds/instruments affecting title (statewide requirement)
Can you e-record in Washington County?
Yes. Washington 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 Washington County, Maryland
- Prepare the document so it meets Washington County 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 Clerk of the Circuit Court for Washington County - Recording Department at Clerk of the Circuit Court, Recording Department, 24 Summit Avenue, Hagerstown, MD 21740 (deeds must first pass through Washington County Treasurer's Office, 35 W. Washington Street, Hagerstown, MD 21740).
- Pay the recording fee ($20.00 (instrument 1-9 pages, or any length if solely a principal residence) - statewide fee schedule first / $75.00 flat for non-principal-residence instrument of 10+ pages (tiered, not per-page) add'l (+$40.00 statewide recording surcharge; Washington County Recordation Tax $3.80 per $500 consideration)).
- 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 County 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 County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Washington County?
The Clerk of the Circuit Court for Washington County - Recording Department charges $20.00 (instrument 1-9 pages, or any length if solely a principal residence) - statewide fee schedule first / $75.00 flat for non-principal-residence instrument of 10+ pages (tiered, not per-page) add'l (+$40.00 statewide recording surcharge; Washington County Recordation Tax $3.80 per $500 consideration), with checks payable to Not explicitly stated on official site; verify at submission. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Washington County?
Yes. Washington County 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 County?
Mail recordings to Clerk of the Circuit Court for Washington County - Recording Department: Clerk of the Circuit Court, Recording Department, 24 Summit Avenue, Hagerstown, MD 21740 (deeds must first pass through Washington County Treasurer's Office, 35 W. Washington Street, Hagerstown, MD 21740) (301-790-7991 (Recording Department); 240-313-2110 (Treasurer's Office)).
Can Jurably record my document in Washington County 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 County recorder in person.
Record in Washington County without the courthouse trip.
Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.