New York · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Washington, NY
Washington (population 61,303) records real-property documents through the Washington County Clerk (Recording Officer). 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 (Recording Officer)
- Recording fee
- $40.00 recording fee + $5.00 cover page fee first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$0.50 per additional name in excess of two; TP-584 (Capital Gains Tax Affidavit) $5.00; RP EA-5217 (Equalization and Assessment) $125.00 if box 7A/7B/7E or both 7G and 8 checked, else higher rate for other property types; Mortgage tax rate 1.25%; Real Estate Transfer Tax $2.00 per $500 (none if under $500))
- Mailing address
- Washington County Municipal Center, 383 Broadway, Building A, Fort Edward, NY 12828
- Phone
- (518) 746-2170
- Checks payable to
- Washington County Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: County cover page required ($5.00 fee); all documents presented for filing/recording must be legible or otherwise suitable for microfilming/photocopying (CPLR 8019(B))
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, New York
- 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 Clerk (Recording Officer) at Washington County Municipal Center, 383 Broadway, Building A, Fort Edward, NY 12828.
- Pay the recording fee ($40.00 recording fee + $5.00 cover page fee first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$0.50 per additional name in excess of two; TP-584 (Capital Gains Tax Affidavit) $5.00; RP EA-5217 (Equalization and Assessment) $125.00 if box 7A/7B/7E or both 7G and 8 checked, else higher rate for other property types; Mortgage tax rate 1.25%; Real Estate Transfer Tax $2.00 per $500 (none if under $500))).
- 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 Clerk (Recording Officer) charges $40.00 recording fee + $5.00 cover page fee first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$0.50 per additional name in excess of two; TP-584 (Capital Gains Tax Affidavit) $5.00; RP EA-5217 (Equalization and Assessment) $125.00 if box 7A/7B/7E or both 7G and 8 checked, else higher rate for other property types; Mortgage tax rate 1.25%; Real Estate Transfer Tax $2.00 per $500 (none if under $500)), with checks payable to Washington County Clerk. 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 Clerk (Recording Officer): Washington County Municipal Center, 383 Broadway, Building A, Fort Edward, NY 12828 ((518) 746-2170).
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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Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.