Utah · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Washington County, UT
Washington County (population 213,670) records real-property documents through the Washington 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.
Washington County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Washington County Recorder
- Recording fee
- $45.00 per document (effective May 6, 2026, per HB38 increase; up to 10 legal descriptions) first / $2.00 for each legal description over ten add'l (+Plats $55.00 per sheet plus $2.00 per lot; official record copy $1.00/page; certified copy $5.00 plus page charge; computer printout $0.25/page)
- Mailing address
- 111 East Tabernacle, St. George, UT 84770
- Phone
- (435) 301-7680
- Checks payable to
- Washington County Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, Indecomm
Can you e-record in Washington County?
Yes. Washington County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, Indecomm, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Washington County, Utah
- Prepare the document so it meets Washington 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, CSC, Indecomm, or by mail to Washington County Recorder at 111 East Tabernacle, St. George, UT 84770.
- Pay the recording fee ($45.00 per document (effective May 6, 2026, per HB38 increase; up to 10 legal descriptions) first / $2.00 for each legal description over ten add'l (+Plats $55.00 per sheet plus $2.00 per lot; official record copy $1.00/page; certified copy $5.00 plus page charge; computer printout $0.25/page)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Washington 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 Washington 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.
Washington County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Washington County?
The Washington County Recorder charges $45.00 per document (effective May 6, 2026, per HB38 increase; up to 10 legal descriptions) first / $2.00 for each legal description over ten add'l (+Plats $55.00 per sheet plus $2.00 per lot; official record copy $1.00/page; certified copy $5.00 plus page charge; computer printout $0.25/page), with checks payable to Washington County Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Washington County?
Yes. Washington County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, Indecomm, 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 County?
Mail recordings to Washington County Recorder: 111 East Tabernacle, St. George, UT 84770 ((435) 301-7680).
How can Jurably help with recording in Washington County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Washington 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 Washington County recorder in person.
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Under contract in Washington County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.