Washington · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Pierce, WA
Pierce (population 920,393) records real-property documents through the Pierce 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.
Pierce recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Pierce County Auditor - Recording Department
- Recording fee
- $303.50 (standard); $304.50 (deed of trust); assignments/appointments/resignations/substitutions of deeds of trust changed to $301.00 first page effective 7/27/2025 per HB 1858 first / $1.00 per additional page (plus $2.50 Urban Planning Surcharge where applicable) add'l (+$50.00 non-standard document fee)
- Mailing address
- Pierce County Auditor, Attn: Recording, 2401 South 35th Street, Room 200, Tacoma, WA 98409
- Phone
- (253) 798-7440
- Checks payable to
- Pierce County Auditor
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN
Formatting note: Required for non-standard formatted documents
Can you e-record in Pierce?
Yes. Pierce accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Pierce, Washington
- Prepare the document so it meets Pierce 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, ePN, or by mail to Pierce County Auditor - Recording Department at Pierce County Auditor, Attn: Recording, 2401 South 35th Street, Room 200, Tacoma, WA 98409.
- Pay the recording fee ($303.50 (standard); $304.50 (deed of trust); assignments/appointments/resignations/substitutions of deeds of trust changed to $301.00 first page effective 7/27/2025 per HB 1858 first / $1.00 per additional page (plus $2.50 Urban Planning Surcharge where applicable) add'l (+$50.00 non-standard document fee)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Pierce
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 Pierce 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.
Pierce recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Pierce?
The Pierce County Auditor - Recording Department charges $303.50 (standard); $304.50 (deed of trust); assignments/appointments/resignations/substitutions of deeds of trust changed to $301.00 first page effective 7/27/2025 per HB 1858 first / $1.00 per additional page (plus $2.50 Urban Planning Surcharge where applicable) add'l (+$50.00 non-standard document fee), with checks payable to Pierce County Auditor. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Pierce?
Yes. Pierce accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, 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 Pierce?
Mail recordings to Pierce County Auditor - Recording Department: Pierce County Auditor, Attn: Recording, 2401 South 35th Street, Room 200, Tacoma, WA 98409 ((253) 798-7440).
How can Jurably help with recording in Pierce?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Pierce 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 Pierce recorder in person.
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Under contract in Pierce? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.