Washington · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Island, WA
Island (population 86,857) records real-property documents through the Island 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.
Island recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Island County Auditor - Recording Department
- 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 (in addition to a required signed cover sheet); certain liens/assignments $15-$18 first page)
- Mailing address
- Island County Auditor, 1 NE 7th St, Ste. 103 (PO Box 5000), Coupeville, WA 98239-5000
- Phone
- (360) 240-5549
- Checks payable to
- Island County Auditor
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Signed cover sheet required with $50 fee for non-standard documents; standard cover sheet required if indexing data missing
Can you e-record in Island?
Yes. Island 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 Island, Washington
- Prepare the document so it meets Island 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 Island County Auditor - Recording Department at Island County Auditor, 1 NE 7th St, Ste. 103 (PO Box 5000), Coupeville, WA 98239-5000.
- 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 (in addition to a required signed cover sheet); certain liens/assignments $15-$18 first page)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Island
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 Island 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.
Island recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Island?
The Island County Auditor - Recording Department 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 (in addition to a required signed cover sheet); certain liens/assignments $15-$18 first page), with checks payable to Island County Auditor. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Island?
Yes. Island 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 Island?
Mail recordings to Island County Auditor - Recording Department: Island County Auditor, 1 NE 7th St, Ste. 103 (PO Box 5000), Coupeville, WA 98239-5000 ((360) 240-5549).
How can Jurably help with recording in Island?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Island 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 Island recorder in person.
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Under contract in Island? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.