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 auditor@co.benton.wa.us
- 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.
How Jurably helps in Benton
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 Benton 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.
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 auditor@co.benton.wa.us. 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).
How can Jurably help with recording in Benton?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Benton 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 Benton recorder in person.
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Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.