Washington · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Jefferson, WA
Jefferson (population 32,977) records real-property documents through the Jefferson 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.
Jefferson recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Jefferson 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; certain liens/releases $15-$18 first page; $2.00 to take an affidavit)
- Mailing address
- Jefferson County Auditor, 1820 Jefferson St (PO Box 563), Port Townsend, WA 98368
- Phone
- (360) 385-9116
- Checks payable to
- Jefferson County Auditor
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, Indecomm
Formatting note: Required if document lacks mandated indexing info (title, grantor/grantee, legal description, parcel no.); recorded as part of instrument with added page fee
Can you e-record in Jefferson?
Yes. Jefferson 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 Jefferson, Washington
- Prepare the document so it meets Jefferson 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 Jefferson County Auditor - Recording Department at Jefferson County Auditor, 1820 Jefferson St (PO Box 563), Port Townsend, WA 98368.
- 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; certain liens/releases $15-$18 first page; $2.00 to take an affidavit)).
- 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 Jefferson 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.
Jefferson recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Jefferson?
The Jefferson 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; certain liens/releases $15-$18 first page; $2.00 to take an affidavit), with checks payable to Jefferson County Auditor. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Jefferson?
Yes. Jefferson 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 Jefferson?
Mail recordings to Jefferson County Auditor - Recording Department: Jefferson County Auditor, 1820 Jefferson St (PO Box 563), Port Townsend, WA 98368 ((360) 385-9116).
Can Jurably record my document in Jefferson 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 Jefferson recorder in person.
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