Washington · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Benton, WA
Benton (population 206,873) records real-property documents through the Benton County Auditor - Recording Department. 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.
Benton recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Benton County Auditor - Recording Department
- Recording fee
- $303.50 standard document; $304.50 Deed of Trust (statewide schedule eff. 7/27/2025) first / $1.00 per additional page add'l (+unverified - specific rider/archive surcharge not confirmed on page)
- Mailing address
- Benton County Auditor Recording Department, 7122 W Okanogan Pl., Ste E120, Kennewick, WA 99336
- Phone
- (509) 736-2727 ext. 2431
- Checks payable to
- Benton County Auditor (unverified - not explicitly confirmed); contact [email protected]
- Electronic recording
- Available via CSC
Formatting note: unverified - not stated on site (statewide standard applies: required if no 3-inch top margin/index fields)
Can you e-record in Benton?
Yes. Benton accepts electronic recording through CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Benton, Washington
- Prepare the document so it meets Benton 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 CSC, or by mail to Benton County Auditor - Recording Department at Benton County Auditor Recording Department, 7122 W Okanogan Pl., Ste E120, Kennewick, WA 99336.
- Pay the recording fee ($303.50 standard document; $304.50 Deed of Trust (statewide schedule eff. 7/27/2025) first / $1.00 per additional page add'l (+unverified - specific rider/archive surcharge not confirmed on page)).
- 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 Benton 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.
Benton recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Benton?
The Benton County Auditor - Recording Department charges $303.50 standard document; $304.50 Deed of Trust (statewide schedule eff. 7/27/2025) first / $1.00 per additional page add'l (+unverified - specific rider/archive surcharge not confirmed on page), with checks payable to Benton County Auditor (unverified - not explicitly confirmed); contact [email protected]. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Benton?
Yes. Benton accepts electronic recording through 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 Benton?
Mail recordings to Benton County Auditor - Recording Department: Benton County Auditor Recording Department, 7122 W Okanogan Pl., Ste E120, Kennewick, WA 99336 ((509) 736-2727 ext. 2431).
Can Jurably record my document in Benton 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 Benton recorder in person.
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