Missouri · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Washington, MO
Washington (population 25,173) records real-property documents through the Washington County Recorder 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 Recorder of Deeds
- Recording fee
- $24.00 first / $3.00 per page add'l (+Copies $2 first page/$1 addl; survey/plat copy fee $5; full fee schedule in 'Filing Fees and Payment Information' PDF on site)
- Mailing address
- 102 N Missouri St., Potosi, MO 63664
- Phone
- 573-438-6111 ext. 7510/7512/7513
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: unverified — see 'Recording Requirements (PDF)' on site, not retrieved
Can you e-record in Washington?
Washington records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
How to record a document in Washington, Missouri
- 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 by mail to Washington County Recorder of Deeds at 102 N Missouri St., Potosi, MO 63664.
- Pay the recording fee ($24.00 first / $3.00 per page add'l (+Copies $2 first page/$1 addl; survey/plat copy fee $5; full fee schedule in 'Filing Fees and Payment Information' PDF on site)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Washington
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 Washington property, we file a memorandum of contract to secure your equitable interest so the seller can’t sell out from under you. Need it notarized first? We handle online notarization or send a mobile notary to your signer. Then we record it — by certified mail on the paper rail — and return the recorded instrument. It’s 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 Recorder of Deeds charges $24.00 first / $3.00 per page add'l (+Copies $2 first page/$1 addl; survey/plat copy fee $5; full fee schedule in 'Filing Fees and Payment Information' PDF on site). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Washington?
Washington records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
Where do I send documents for recording in Washington?
Mail recordings to Washington County Recorder of Deeds: 102 N Missouri St., Potosi, MO 63664 (573-438-6111 ext. 7510/7512/7513).
How can Jurably help with recording in Washington?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Washington to protect your equitable interest; we also notarize documents online or in person and record them for you. Upload your document and we prepare, notarize, and file it — so you never have to visit the Washington recorder in person.
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Under contract in Washington? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.