Washington · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Pacific, WA
Pacific (population 23,365) records real-property documents through the Pacific County Auditor - 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.
Pacific recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Pacific County Auditor - Recording Department
- Recording fee
- $303.50 (deed); $304.50 (deed of trust) - statewide RCW 36.18/65.04 fee, effective 7/27/2025 first / $1.00 per additional page add'l (+$50.00 non-standard document fee (cover sheet/affidavit) when margin/font/paper requirements not met)
- Mailing address
- Pacific County Auditor, PO Box 97, South Bend, WA 98586
- Phone
- 360-875-9318
- Checks payable to
- Pacific County Auditor
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Only if document does not meet standard formatting (then requires signed non-standard affidavit + $50 fee)
Can you e-record in Pacific?
Yes. Pacific 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 Pacific, Washington
- Prepare the document so it meets Pacific 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 Pacific County Auditor - Recording Department at Pacific County Auditor, PO Box 97, South Bend, WA 98586.
- Pay the recording fee ($303.50 (deed); $304.50 (deed of trust) - statewide RCW 36.18/65.04 fee, effective 7/27/2025 first / $1.00 per additional page add'l (+$50.00 non-standard document fee (cover sheet/affidavit) when margin/font/paper requirements not met)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Pacific
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 Pacific 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.
Pacific recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Pacific?
The Pacific County Auditor - Recording Department charges $303.50 (deed); $304.50 (deed of trust) - statewide RCW 36.18/65.04 fee, effective 7/27/2025 first / $1.00 per additional page add'l (+$50.00 non-standard document fee (cover sheet/affidavit) when margin/font/paper requirements not met), with checks payable to Pacific County Auditor. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Pacific?
Yes. Pacific 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 Pacific?
Mail recordings to Pacific County Auditor - Recording Department: Pacific County Auditor, PO Box 97, South Bend, WA 98586 (360-875-9318).
How can Jurably help with recording in Pacific?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Pacific 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 Pacific recorder in person.
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Under contract in Pacific? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.