Washington · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Mason, WA
Mason (population 65,726) records real-property documents through the Mason 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.
Mason recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Mason 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 (+Assignment of Deed of Trust, resignation/appointment of successor trustee, most liens/releases: $18 first page)
- Mailing address
- Mason County Auditor, 411 N 5th St, Shelton, WA 98584
- Phone
- (360) 427-9670 ext. 467
- Checks payable to
- Mason County Auditor's Office
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Yes - standard cover sheet or emergency cover sheet template provided
Can you e-record in Mason?
Yes. Mason 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 Mason, Washington
- Prepare the document so it meets Mason 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 Mason County Auditor's Office, Recording Department at Mason County Auditor, 411 N 5th St, Shelton, WA 98584.
- Pay the recording fee ($303.50 (standard document); $304.50 (Deed of Trust) first / $1.00 per additional page add'l (+Assignment of Deed of Trust, resignation/appointment of successor trustee, most liens/releases: $18 first page)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Mason
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 Mason 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.
Mason recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Mason?
The Mason County Auditor's Office, Recording Department charges $303.50 (standard document); $304.50 (Deed of Trust) first / $1.00 per additional page add'l (+Assignment of Deed of Trust, resignation/appointment of successor trustee, most liens/releases: $18 first page), with checks payable to Mason County Auditor's Office. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Mason?
Yes. Mason 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 Mason?
Mail recordings to Mason County Auditor's Office, Recording Department: Mason County Auditor, 411 N 5th St, Shelton, WA 98584 ((360) 427-9670 ext. 467).
How can Jurably help with recording in Mason?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Mason 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 Mason recorder in person.
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Under contract in Mason? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.