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Recording a Deed or Document in Wasco, OR
Wasco (population 26,310) records real-property documents through the Wasco County Clerk (Recording Division). 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.
Wasco recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Wasco County Clerk (Recording Division)
- Recording fee
- $105 first page (deed/mortgage record); note a $18 Public Land Corner Preservation Fund increase applied to most instruments effective 6/16/2026 (death certificates exempt) first / $5 each additional page add'l (+Liens: $76 first page + $5/addl page; certified copy $7.75 (1-page doc))
- Mailing address
- Wasco County Clerk, 401 E. 3rd Street, Suite 100, The Dalles, OR 97058
- Phone
- 541-506-2530
- Checks payable to
- Wasco County Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Cover-page template available/recommended when first-page standards are not met (per county 'Recording Requirements' flyer)
Can you e-record in Wasco?
Yes. Wasco 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 Wasco, Oregon
- Prepare the document so it meets Wasco 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 Wasco County Clerk (Recording Division) at Wasco County Clerk, 401 E. 3rd Street, Suite 100, The Dalles, OR 97058.
- Pay the recording fee ($105 first page (deed/mortgage record); note a $18 Public Land Corner Preservation Fund increase applied to most instruments effective 6/16/2026 (death certificates exempt) first / $5 each additional page add'l (+Liens: $76 first page + $5/addl page; certified copy $7.75 (1-page doc))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Wasco
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 Wasco 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.
Wasco recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Wasco?
The Wasco County Clerk (Recording Division) charges $105 first page (deed/mortgage record); note a $18 Public Land Corner Preservation Fund increase applied to most instruments effective 6/16/2026 (death certificates exempt) first / $5 each additional page add'l (+Liens: $76 first page + $5/addl page; certified copy $7.75 (1-page doc)), with checks payable to Wasco County Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Wasco?
Yes. Wasco 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 Wasco?
Mail recordings to Wasco County Clerk (Recording Division): Wasco County Clerk, 401 E. 3rd Street, Suite 100, The Dalles, OR 97058 (541-506-2530).
How can Jurably help with recording in Wasco?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Wasco 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 Wasco 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.