Washington · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Thurston, WA
Thurston (population 294,793) records real-property documents through the Thurston County Auditor - Recording Services. 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.
Thurston recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Thurston County Auditor - Recording Services
- Recording fee
- $303.50 standard deed / $304.50 Deed of Trust (per current fee schedule effective 7/27/2025) first / $1.00 per additional page add'l (+Non-standard document surcharge may apply per RCW 65.04)
- Mailing address
- Thurston County Auditor, Attn: Copy Request, 3000 Pacific Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98501
- Phone
- 360-786-5405
- Checks payable to
- Thurston County Auditor
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Formatting note: Blank cover sheet templates provided (PDF/Word); verify margins before use
Can you e-record in Thurston?
Yes. Thurston 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 Thurston, Washington
- Prepare the document so it meets Thurston 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 Thurston County Auditor - Recording Services at Thurston County Auditor, Attn: Copy Request, 3000 Pacific Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98501.
- Pay the recording fee ($303.50 standard deed / $304.50 Deed of Trust (per current fee schedule effective 7/27/2025) first / $1.00 per additional page add'l (+Non-standard document surcharge may apply per RCW 65.04)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Thurston
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 Thurston 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.
Thurston recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Thurston?
The Thurston County Auditor - Recording Services charges $303.50 standard deed / $304.50 Deed of Trust (per current fee schedule effective 7/27/2025) first / $1.00 per additional page add'l (+Non-standard document surcharge may apply per RCW 65.04), with checks payable to Thurston County Auditor. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Thurston?
Yes. Thurston 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 Thurston?
Mail recordings to Thurston County Auditor - Recording Services: Thurston County Auditor, Attn: Copy Request, 3000 Pacific Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98501 (360-786-5405).
How can Jurably help with recording in Thurston?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Thurston 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 Thurston 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.