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.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Washington standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, e-record it through the county’s approved network, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is 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).
Can Jurably record my document in Washington for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, e-records it through the county’s approved network, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Washington recorder in person.
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