Washington · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Clark, WA
Clark (population 503,311) records real-property documents through the Clark County Auditor's Office - 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.
Clark recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Clark County Auditor's Office - Recording Department
- Recording fee
- $303.50 standard document; $304.50 Deed of Trust (statewide schedule eff. 7/27/2025, per RCW 36.18) first / $1.00 per additional page add'l (+Nonstandard document surcharge for missing 3-inch margin/cover sheet (per Document Standardization Guide))
- Mailing address
- Clark County Auditor's Office, Attn: Recording Department, PO Box 5000, Vancouver, WA 98666 (physical: 1300 Franklin St, 2nd Floor, Vancouver, WA 98660)
- Phone
- 564-397-2208
- Checks payable to
- Clark County Auditor's Office
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, Indecomm
Formatting note: Mandatory cover sheet if first page lacks required index fields or 3-inch top margin
Can you e-record in Clark?
Yes. Clark 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 Clark, Washington
- Prepare the document so it meets Clark 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 Clark County Auditor's Office - Recording Department at Clark County Auditor's Office, Attn: Recording Department, PO Box 5000, Vancouver, WA 98666 (physical: 1300 Franklin St, 2nd Floor, Vancouver, WA 98660).
- Pay the recording fee ($303.50 standard document; $304.50 Deed of Trust (statewide schedule eff. 7/27/2025, per RCW 36.18) first / $1.00 per additional page add'l (+Nonstandard document surcharge for missing 3-inch margin/cover sheet (per Document Standardization Guide))).
- 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 Clark 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.
Clark recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Clark?
The Clark County Auditor's Office - Recording Department charges $303.50 standard document; $304.50 Deed of Trust (statewide schedule eff. 7/27/2025, per RCW 36.18) first / $1.00 per additional page add'l (+Nonstandard document surcharge for missing 3-inch margin/cover sheet (per Document Standardization Guide)), with checks payable to Clark County Auditor's Office. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Clark?
Yes. Clark 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 Clark?
Mail recordings to Clark County Auditor's Office - Recording Department: Clark County Auditor's Office, Attn: Recording Department, PO Box 5000, Vancouver, WA 98666 (physical: 1300 Franklin St, 2nd Floor, Vancouver, WA 98660) (564-397-2208).
Can Jurably record my document in Clark 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 Clark recorder in person.
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