Washington · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Kittitas, WA
Kittitas (population 46,468) records real-property documents through the Kittitas County Auditor's Office, Recording Division. 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.
Kittitas recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Kittitas County Auditor's Office, Recording Division
- Recording fee
- $303.50 (standard document); $304.50 (Deed of Trust) first / $1.00 per additional page add'l (+Search fee $8/hr per name (1-hr min); certified copies $3 first page + $1/page; regular copies $1/page)
- Mailing address
- Kittitas County Auditor, 205 W 5th Ave, Suite 105, Ellensburg, WA 98926
- Phone
- (509) 962-7504
- Checks payable to
- Kittitas County Auditor
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Yes - cover page may be used if first page doesn't conform; additional page fee applies
Can you e-record in Kittitas?
Yes. Kittitas 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 Kittitas, Washington
- Prepare the document so it meets Kittitas 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 Kittitas County Auditor's Office, Recording Division at Kittitas County Auditor, 205 W 5th Ave, Suite 105, Ellensburg, WA 98926.
- Pay the recording fee ($303.50 (standard document); $304.50 (Deed of Trust) first / $1.00 per additional page add'l (+Search fee $8/hr per name (1-hr min); certified copies $3 first page + $1/page; regular copies $1/page)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Kittitas
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 Kittitas 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.
Kittitas recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Kittitas?
The Kittitas County Auditor's Office, Recording Division charges $303.50 (standard document); $304.50 (Deed of Trust) first / $1.00 per additional page add'l (+Search fee $8/hr per name (1-hr min); certified copies $3 first page + $1/page; regular copies $1/page), with checks payable to Kittitas County Auditor. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Kittitas?
Yes. Kittitas 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 Kittitas?
Mail recordings to Kittitas County Auditor's Office, Recording Division: Kittitas County Auditor, 205 W 5th Ave, Suite 105, Ellensburg, WA 98926 ((509) 962-7504).
How can Jurably help with recording in Kittitas?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Kittitas 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 Kittitas 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.