Washington · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Clallam, WA
Clallam (population 77,155) records real-property documents through the Clallam 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.
Clallam recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Clallam County Auditor - Recording Division
- 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 surcharge amount not itemized on page (standard statewide surcharges apply))
- Mailing address
- 223 E 4th Street, Suite 1, Port Angeles, WA 98362
- Phone
- 360-417-2220
- Checks payable to
- unverified - not explicitly stated
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Formatting note: Washington State Recorder's Cover Sheet required when first page lacks index fields/3-inch margin
Can you e-record in Clallam?
Yes. Clallam accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Clallam, Washington
- Prepare the document so it meets Clallam 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, ePN, Indecomm, or by mail to Clallam County Auditor - Recording Division at 223 E 4th Street, Suite 1, Port Angeles, WA 98362.
- 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 surcharge amount not itemized on page (standard statewide surcharges apply))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Clallam
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 Clallam 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.
Clallam recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Clallam?
The Clallam County Auditor - Recording Division 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 surcharge amount not itemized on page (standard statewide surcharges apply)), with checks payable to unverified - not explicitly stated. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Clallam?
Yes. Clallam accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, 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 Clallam?
Mail recordings to Clallam County Auditor - Recording Division: 223 E 4th Street, Suite 1, Port Angeles, WA 98362 (360-417-2220).
How can Jurably help with recording in Clallam?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Clallam 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 Clallam recorder in person.
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