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Recording a Deed or Document in Skagit, WA
Skagit (population 129,523) records real-property documents through the Skagit County Auditor's Office - Recording. 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.
Skagit recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Skagit County Auditor's Office - Recording
- Recording fee
- $303.50 (standard); deed of trust $301.00 (per updated 7/27/2025 schedule for related assignment docs) first / $1.00 per additional page add'l (+$50.00 additional fee for non-standard formatting/immediate recording with cover sheet)
- Mailing address
- Skagit County Auditor, 700 S 2nd Street, Room 201, PO Box 1306, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
- Phone
- 360-416-1704
- Checks payable to
- Skagit County Auditor (confirm exact payee name with office)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN
Formatting note: Required if document does not meet margin/font requirements
Can you e-record in Skagit?
Yes. Skagit 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 Skagit, Washington
- Prepare the document so it meets Skagit 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 Skagit County Auditor's Office - Recording at Skagit County Auditor, 700 S 2nd Street, Room 201, PO Box 1306, Mount Vernon, WA 98273.
- Pay the recording fee ($303.50 (standard); deed of trust $301.00 (per updated 7/27/2025 schedule for related assignment docs) first / $1.00 per additional page add'l (+$50.00 additional fee for non-standard formatting/immediate recording with cover sheet)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Skagit
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 Skagit 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.
Skagit recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Skagit?
The Skagit County Auditor's Office - Recording charges $303.50 (standard); deed of trust $301.00 (per updated 7/27/2025 schedule for related assignment docs) first / $1.00 per additional page add'l (+$50.00 additional fee for non-standard formatting/immediate recording with cover sheet), with checks payable to Skagit County Auditor (confirm exact payee name with office). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Skagit?
Yes. Skagit 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 Skagit?
Mail recordings to Skagit County Auditor's Office - Recording: Skagit County Auditor, 700 S 2nd Street, Room 201, PO Box 1306, Mount Vernon, WA 98273 (360-416-1704).
How can Jurably help with recording in Skagit?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Skagit 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 Skagit recorder in person.
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