Washington · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in San Juan, WA
San Juan (population 17,788) records real-property documents through the San Juan County Auditor - 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.
San Juan recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- San Juan County Auditor - Recording Division
- Recording fee
- $303.50 (standard); $304.50 (deed of trust) first / $1.00 per additional page add'l (+$50.00 non-standard document fee (per statewide schedule); certified copies $3.00 first page + $1.00/addl page)
- Mailing address
- San Juan County Auditor, PO Box 638, Friday Harbor, WA 98250
- Phone
- 360-378-2161
- Checks payable to
- San Juan County Auditor
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Required for non-standard formatted documents
Can you e-record in San Juan?
Yes. San Juan 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 San Juan, Washington
- Prepare the document so it meets San Juan 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 San Juan County Auditor - Recording Division at San Juan County Auditor, PO Box 638, Friday Harbor, WA 98250.
- Pay the recording fee ($303.50 (standard); $304.50 (deed of trust) first / $1.00 per additional page add'l (+$50.00 non-standard document fee (per statewide schedule); certified copies $3.00 first page + $1.00/addl page)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in San Juan
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 San Juan 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.
San Juan recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in San Juan?
The San Juan County Auditor - Recording Division charges $303.50 (standard); $304.50 (deed of trust) first / $1.00 per additional page add'l (+$50.00 non-standard document fee (per statewide schedule); certified copies $3.00 first page + $1.00/addl page), with checks payable to San Juan County Auditor. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in San Juan?
Yes. San Juan 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 San Juan?
Mail recordings to San Juan County Auditor - Recording Division: San Juan County Auditor, PO Box 638, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 (360-378-2161).
How can Jurably help with recording in San Juan?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in San Juan 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 San Juan 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.