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Recording a Deed or Document in Walla Walla, WA
Walla Walla (population 62,584) records real-property documents through the Walla Walla 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.
Walla Walla recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Walla Walla County Auditor - Recording Department
- Recording fee
- $303.50 standard deed / $304.50 Deed of Trust (Schedule of Fees effective 7/27/2025) first / $1.00 per additional page add'l (+Additional fees for non-standard documents per RCW 65.04; see downloadable fee schedule)
- Mailing address
- Walla Walla County Auditor Recording Department, PO Box 1856 (500 West Main St.), Walla Walla, WA 99362
- Phone
- 509-524-2549
- Checks payable to
- Walla Walla County Auditor
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Yes - cover sheet template (PDF) provided on county website
Can you e-record in Walla Walla?
Yes. Walla Walla 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 Walla Walla, Washington
- Prepare the document so it meets Walla Walla 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 Walla Walla County Auditor - Recording Department at Walla Walla County Auditor Recording Department, PO Box 1856 (500 West Main St.), Walla Walla, WA 99362.
- Pay the recording fee ($303.50 standard deed / $304.50 Deed of Trust (Schedule of Fees effective 7/27/2025) first / $1.00 per additional page add'l (+Additional fees for non-standard documents per RCW 65.04; see downloadable fee schedule)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Walla Walla
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 Walla Walla 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.
Walla Walla recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Walla Walla?
The Walla Walla County Auditor - Recording Department charges $303.50 standard deed / $304.50 Deed of Trust (Schedule of Fees effective 7/27/2025) first / $1.00 per additional page add'l (+Additional fees for non-standard documents per RCW 65.04; see downloadable fee schedule), with checks payable to Walla Walla County Auditor. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Walla Walla?
Yes. Walla Walla 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 Walla Walla?
Mail recordings to Walla Walla County Auditor - Recording Department: Walla Walla County Auditor Recording Department, PO Box 1856 (500 West Main St.), Walla Walla, WA 99362 (509-524-2549).
How can Jurably help with recording in Walla Walla?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Walla Walla 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 Walla Walla 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.