Washington · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Spokane, WA
Spokane (population 539,339) records real-property documents through the Spokane County Auditor - 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.
Spokane recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Spokane County Auditor - Recording
- Recording fee
- $303.50 (standard, effective 7/27/2025); $304.50 (deed of trust); reduced rates for certain liens/certificates ($15-$18) first / $1.00 per additional page add'l (+$50.00 non-standard fee requiring signed coversheet)
- Mailing address
- Spokane County Auditor, PO Box 2353, Spokane, WA 99210
- Phone
- 509-477-2270
- Checks payable to
- Spokane County Auditor
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Formatting note: Required for non-standard formatted documents (signed coversheet + $50 fee)
Can you e-record in Spokane?
Yes. Spokane accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Spokane, Washington
- Prepare the document so it meets Spokane 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, Indecomm, or by mail to Spokane County Auditor - Recording at Spokane County Auditor, PO Box 2353, Spokane, WA 99210.
- Pay the recording fee ($303.50 (standard, effective 7/27/2025); $304.50 (deed of trust); reduced rates for certain liens/certificates ($15-$18) first / $1.00 per additional page add'l (+$50.00 non-standard fee requiring signed coversheet)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Spokane
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 Spokane 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.
Spokane recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Spokane?
The Spokane County Auditor - Recording charges $303.50 (standard, effective 7/27/2025); $304.50 (deed of trust); reduced rates for certain liens/certificates ($15-$18) first / $1.00 per additional page add'l (+$50.00 non-standard fee requiring signed coversheet), with checks payable to Spokane County Auditor. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Spokane?
Yes. Spokane accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, 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 Spokane?
Mail recordings to Spokane County Auditor - Recording: Spokane County Auditor, PO Box 2353, Spokane, WA 99210 (509-477-2270).
How can Jurably help with recording in Spokane?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Spokane 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 Spokane 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.