Washington · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Adams, WA
Adams (population 20,613) records real-property documents through the Adams County Auditor - 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.
Adams recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Adams County Auditor - Recording Division
- Recording fee
- $303.50 standard document; $304.50 Deed of Trust (per statewide RCW 36.18.010 schedule eff. 7/27/2025) first / $1.00 per additional page add'l (+Included in first-page fee; nonstandard/emergency cover sheet surcharge ~$50 + $1 (statewide pattern; confirm on Adams fee PDF))
- Mailing address
- 210 W Broadway Ave, Suite 200, Ritzville, WA 99169
- Phone
- 509-659-3247
- Checks payable to
- Adams County Auditor (unverified - not explicitly stated on page)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Optional cover sheet available to avoid reformatting if document lacks 3-inch top margin / index fields
Can you e-record in Adams?
Yes. Adams accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Adams, Washington
- Prepare the document so it meets Adams 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, or by mail to Adams County Auditor - Recording Division at 210 W Broadway Ave, Suite 200, Ritzville, WA 99169.
- Pay the recording fee ($303.50 standard document; $304.50 Deed of Trust (per statewide RCW 36.18.010 schedule eff. 7/27/2025) first / $1.00 per additional page add'l (+Included in first-page fee; nonstandard/emergency cover sheet surcharge ~$50 + $1 (statewide pattern; confirm on Adams fee PDF))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Adams
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 Adams 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.
Adams recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Adams?
The Adams County Auditor - Recording Division charges $303.50 standard document; $304.50 Deed of Trust (per statewide RCW 36.18.010 schedule eff. 7/27/2025) first / $1.00 per additional page add'l (+Included in first-page fee; nonstandard/emergency cover sheet surcharge ~$50 + $1 (statewide pattern; confirm on Adams fee PDF)), with checks payable to Adams County Auditor (unverified - not explicitly stated on page). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Adams?
Yes. Adams accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, 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 Adams?
Mail recordings to Adams County Auditor - Recording Division: 210 W Broadway Ave, Suite 200, Ritzville, WA 99169 (509-659-3247).
How can Jurably help with recording in Adams?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Adams 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 Adams recorder in person.
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Under contract in Adams? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.