Oregon · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Washington, OR
Washington (population 611,708) records real-property documents through the Washington County Department of Assessment & Taxation, 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.
Washington recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Washington County Department of Assessment & Taxation, Recording Division
- Recording fee
- $86.00 first page (effective Aug 1, 2025) first / $5.00 each additional page; each additional title $5; double-sided pages counted as 2 pages add'l (+$20.00 non-standard document fee if first-page/3x3 requirement not met; cover sheet optional to avoid this fee)
- Mailing address
- Washington County Recording Division, MSC 9, 155 N First Avenue, Suite 130, Hillsboro, OR 97124
- Phone
- (503) 846-8752
- Checks payable to
- Washington County (Department of Assessment & Taxation)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Optional cover page to avoid $20 non-standard fee when first page lacks required info/3x3 space
Can you e-record in Washington?
Yes. Washington 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 Washington, Oregon
- 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 electronically through Simplifile, or by mail to Washington County Department of Assessment & Taxation, Recording Division at Washington County Recording Division, MSC 9, 155 N First Avenue, Suite 130, Hillsboro, OR 97124.
- Pay the recording fee ($86.00 first page (effective Aug 1, 2025) first / $5.00 each additional page; each additional title $5; double-sided pages counted as 2 pages add'l (+$20.00 non-standard document fee if first-page/3x3 requirement not met; cover sheet optional to avoid this fee)).
- 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 — electronically through the county’s approved network — 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 Department of Assessment & Taxation, Recording Division charges $86.00 first page (effective Aug 1, 2025) first / $5.00 each additional page; each additional title $5; double-sided pages counted as 2 pages add'l (+$20.00 non-standard document fee if first-page/3x3 requirement not met; cover sheet optional to avoid this fee), with checks payable to Washington County (Department of Assessment & Taxation). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Washington?
Yes. Washington 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 Washington?
Mail recordings to Washington County Department of Assessment & Taxation, Recording Division: Washington County Recording Division, MSC 9, 155 N First Avenue, Suite 130, Hillsboro, OR 97124 ((503) 846-8752).
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.