Nevada · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Washoe County, NV
Washoe County (population 486,492) records real-property documents through the Washoe County 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.
Washoe County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Washoe County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $43.00 general document recording fee (first page) first / See official Schedule of Fees page (https://www.washoecounty.gov/recorder/schedule_of_fees.php) for per-additional-page and per-document breakdown add'l (+unverified exact Notice of Default / rider fee amounts; consult Schedule of Fees page)
- Mailing address
- Washoe County Recorder, Administration Building, 1001 E. 9th Street, A-140, Reno, NV 89512
- Phone
- 775-328-3661
- Checks payable to
- unverified (recommend 'Washoe County Recorder')
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Yes, per statewide NRS 247.110 requirements
Can you e-record in Washoe County?
Yes. Washoe County 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 Washoe County, Nevada
- Prepare the document so it meets Washoe 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, or by mail to Washoe County Recorder at Washoe County Recorder, Administration Building, 1001 E. 9th Street, A-140, Reno, NV 89512.
- Pay the recording fee ($43.00 general document recording fee (first page) first / See official Schedule of Fees page (https://www.washoecounty.gov/recorder/schedule_of_fees.php) for per-additional-page and per-document breakdown add'l (+unverified exact Notice of Default / rider fee amounts; consult Schedule of Fees page)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Washoe 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 Washoe County 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 — electronically through the county’s approved network — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Washoe County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Washoe County?
The Washoe County Recorder charges $43.00 general document recording fee (first page) first / See official Schedule of Fees page (https://www.washoecounty.gov/recorder/schedule_of_fees.php) for per-additional-page and per-document breakdown add'l (+unverified exact Notice of Default / rider fee amounts; consult Schedule of Fees page), with checks payable to unverified (recommend 'Washoe County Recorder'). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Washoe County?
Yes. Washoe County 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 Washoe County?
Mail recordings to Washoe County Recorder: Washoe County Recorder, Administration Building, 1001 E. 9th Street, A-140, Reno, NV 89512 (775-328-3661).
How can Jurably help with recording in Washoe County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Washoe County 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 Washoe County recorder in person.
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Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.