Washington · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Kitsap, WA
Kitsap (population 275,611) records real-property documents through the Kitsap County Auditor's Office, 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.
Kitsap recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Kitsap County Auditor's Office, Recording Department
- Recording fee
- $303.50 (standard document); $304.50 (Deed of Trust) first / $1.00 per additional page add'l (+Certified copies $3 first page + $1/page; non-certified copies $1/page)
- Mailing address
- Kitsap County Auditor, 614 Division Street, MS-32, Port Orchard, WA 98366 (per county directory; confirm suite on recording page)
- Phone
- (360) 337-4935
- Checks payable to
- Kitsap County Auditor
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Yes - standard cover sheet or non-standard cover sheet PDF provided by office
Can you e-record in Kitsap?
Yes. Kitsap 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 Kitsap, Washington
- Prepare the document so it meets Kitsap 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 Kitsap County Auditor's Office, Recording Department at Kitsap County Auditor, 614 Division Street, MS-32, Port Orchard, WA 98366 (per county directory; confirm suite on recording page).
- Pay the recording fee ($303.50 (standard document); $304.50 (Deed of Trust) first / $1.00 per additional page add'l (+Certified copies $3 first page + $1/page; non-certified copies $1/page)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Kitsap
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 Kitsap 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.
Kitsap recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Kitsap?
The Kitsap County Auditor's Office, Recording Department charges $303.50 (standard document); $304.50 (Deed of Trust) first / $1.00 per additional page add'l (+Certified copies $3 first page + $1/page; non-certified copies $1/page), with checks payable to Kitsap County Auditor. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Kitsap?
Yes. Kitsap 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 Kitsap?
Mail recordings to Kitsap County Auditor's Office, Recording Department: Kitsap County Auditor, 614 Division Street, MS-32, Port Orchard, WA 98366 (per county directory; confirm suite on recording page) ((360) 337-4935).
How can Jurably help with recording in Kitsap?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Kitsap 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 Kitsap 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.