Washington · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Grays Harbor, WA
Grays Harbor (population 75,636) records real-property documents through the Grays Harbor County Auditor - Recording Section. 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.
Grays Harbor recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Grays Harbor County Auditor - Recording Section
- Recording fee
- $303.50 (standard, 1st page); $304.50 Deed of Trust 1st page first / $1.00 per additional page add'l (+Non-standard document $50 surcharge; employment security liens $15, federal liens $16, assignment of DOT $18)
- Mailing address
- Grays Harbor County Auditor, 100 W Broadway Ave, Suite 2, Montesano, WA 98563
- Phone
- (360) 964-1557
- Checks payable to
- Grays Harbor County Auditor
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Cover sheet required (available from Auditor) if document doesn't meet first-page requirements
Can you e-record in Grays Harbor?
Yes. Grays Harbor 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 Grays Harbor, Washington
- Prepare the document so it meets Grays Harbor 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 Grays Harbor County Auditor - Recording Section at Grays Harbor County Auditor, 100 W Broadway Ave, Suite 2, Montesano, WA 98563.
- Pay the recording fee ($303.50 (standard, 1st page); $304.50 Deed of Trust 1st page first / $1.00 per additional page add'l (+Non-standard document $50 surcharge; employment security liens $15, federal liens $16, assignment of DOT $18)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Grays Harbor
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 Grays Harbor 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.
Grays Harbor recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Grays Harbor?
The Grays Harbor County Auditor - Recording Section charges $303.50 (standard, 1st page); $304.50 Deed of Trust 1st page first / $1.00 per additional page add'l (+Non-standard document $50 surcharge; employment security liens $15, federal liens $16, assignment of DOT $18), with checks payable to Grays Harbor County Auditor. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Grays Harbor?
Yes. Grays Harbor 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 Grays Harbor?
Mail recordings to Grays Harbor County Auditor - Recording Section: Grays Harbor County Auditor, 100 W Broadway Ave, Suite 2, Montesano, WA 98563 ((360) 964-1557).
How can Jurably help with recording in Grays Harbor?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Grays Harbor 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 Grays Harbor recorder in person.
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