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Recording a Deed or Document in Lewis, WA
Lewis (population 82,149) records real-property documents through the Lewis County Auditor's Office, Document 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.
Lewis recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Lewis County Auditor's Office, Document Recording Division
- Recording fee
- $303.50 (standard document); $304.50 (Deed of Trust) first / $1.00 per additional page add'l (+Non-conforming document surcharge $50; assignment/substitution/appointment of trustee $301 (per HB 1858 2025))
- Mailing address
- Lewis County Auditor, 351 NW North St, Chehalis, WA 98531
- Phone
- (360) 740-1165
- Checks payable to
- Lewis County Auditor
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Yes - cover sheet required for non-conforming documents; pre-1997-dated documents may record without reformatting but need cover sheet
Can you e-record in Lewis?
Yes. Lewis 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 Lewis, Washington
- Prepare the document so it meets Lewis 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 Lewis County Auditor's Office, Document Recording Division at Lewis County Auditor, 351 NW North St, Chehalis, WA 98531.
- Pay the recording fee ($303.50 (standard document); $304.50 (Deed of Trust) first / $1.00 per additional page add'l (+Non-conforming document surcharge $50; assignment/substitution/appointment of trustee $301 (per HB 1858 2025))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Lewis
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 Lewis 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.
Lewis recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Lewis?
The Lewis County Auditor's Office, Document Recording Division charges $303.50 (standard document); $304.50 (Deed of Trust) first / $1.00 per additional page add'l (+Non-conforming document surcharge $50; assignment/substitution/appointment of trustee $301 (per HB 1858 2025)), with checks payable to Lewis County Auditor. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Lewis?
Yes. Lewis 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 Lewis?
Mail recordings to Lewis County Auditor's Office, Document Recording Division: Lewis County Auditor, 351 NW North St, Chehalis, WA 98531 ((360) 740-1165).
How can Jurably help with recording in Lewis?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Lewis 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 Lewis 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.