Washington · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Douglas, WA
Douglas (population 42,938) records real-property documents through the Douglas 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.
Douglas recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Douglas County Auditor - Recording Division
- Recording fee
- $303.50 (standard document, 1st page); $304.50 for Deed of Trust 1st page first / $1.00 per additional page add'l (+Non-standard document surcharge $50.00; multiple-transaction documents $303.50 per additional transaction title plus $1.00/page; certain liens/assignments $15-$18 first page)
- Mailing address
- Douglas County Auditor, Attn: Recording, PO Box 456, 213 S Rainier St, Waterville, WA 98858-0456
- Phone
- (509) 745-8527
- Checks payable to
- Douglas County Auditor
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Required only if first page lacks mandated indexing info (title, grantor/grantee, legal description, parcel no., 3-inch top margin) - adds $1 page fee
Can you e-record in Douglas?
Yes. Douglas accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Douglas, Washington
- Prepare the document so it meets Douglas 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, or by mail to Douglas County Auditor - Recording Division at Douglas County Auditor, Attn: Recording, PO Box 456, 213 S Rainier St, Waterville, WA 98858-0456.
- Pay the recording fee ($303.50 (standard document, 1st page); $304.50 for Deed of Trust 1st page first / $1.00 per additional page add'l (+Non-standard document surcharge $50.00; multiple-transaction documents $303.50 per additional transaction title plus $1.00/page; certain liens/assignments $15-$18 first 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 Douglas 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.
Douglas recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Douglas?
The Douglas County Auditor - Recording Division charges $303.50 (standard document, 1st page); $304.50 for Deed of Trust 1st page first / $1.00 per additional page add'l (+Non-standard document surcharge $50.00; multiple-transaction documents $303.50 per additional transaction title plus $1.00/page; certain liens/assignments $15-$18 first page), with checks payable to Douglas County Auditor. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Douglas?
Yes. Douglas accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, 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 Douglas?
Mail recordings to Douglas County Auditor - Recording Division: Douglas County Auditor, Attn: Recording, PO Box 456, 213 S Rainier St, Waterville, WA 98858-0456 ((509) 745-8527).
Can Jurably record my document in Douglas 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 Douglas recorder in person.
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