Washington · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in King, WA
King (population 2,269,675) records real-property documents through the King County Recorder's Office (Dept. of Executive Services, Records & Licensing Services). 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.
King recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- King County Recorder's Office (Dept. of Executive Services, Records & Licensing Services)
- Recording fee
- $303.50 (standard document); $304.50 (Deed of Trust) first / $1.00 per additional page add'l (+Non-conforming/nonstandard document surcharge; multiple-title documents incur additional per-title fees; see office fee schedule)
- Mailing address
- King County Recorder's Office, 201 S. Jackson St., Suite 204, Seattle, WA 98104
- Phone
- 206-477-6620
- Checks payable to
- King County
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Yes - Washington State Recorder's Cover Sheet required if first page doesn't meet formatting standards
Can you e-record in King?
Yes. King accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in King, Washington
- Prepare the document so it meets King 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, or by mail to King County Recorder's Office (Dept. of Executive Services, Records & Licensing Services) at King County Recorder's Office, 201 S. Jackson St., Suite 204, Seattle, WA 98104.
- Pay the recording fee ($303.50 (standard document); $304.50 (Deed of Trust) first / $1.00 per additional page add'l (+Non-conforming/nonstandard document surcharge; multiple-title documents incur additional per-title fees; see office fee schedule)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in King
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 King 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.
King recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in King?
The King County Recorder's Office (Dept. of Executive Services, Records & Licensing Services) charges $303.50 (standard document); $304.50 (Deed of Trust) first / $1.00 per additional page add'l (+Non-conforming/nonstandard document surcharge; multiple-title documents incur additional per-title fees; see office fee schedule), with checks payable to King County. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in King?
Yes. King accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, 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 King?
Mail recordings to King County Recorder's Office (Dept. of Executive Services, Records & Licensing Services): King County Recorder's Office, 201 S. Jackson St., Suite 204, Seattle, WA 98104 (206-477-6620).
How can Jurably help with recording in King?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in King 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 King recorder in person.
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Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.