Washington · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Whatcom, WA
Whatcom (population 226,847) records real-property documents through the Whatcom 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.
Whatcom recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Whatcom County Auditor - Recording Division
- Recording fee
- $303.50 standard deed / $304.50 Deed of Trust first / $1.00 per additional page add'l (+$50 additional fee for non-standard documents per RCW 65.04)
- Mailing address
- Whatcom County Auditor, 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103, Bellingham, WA 98225
- Phone
- 360-778-5100 (fax 360-778-5101)
- Checks payable to
- Whatcom County Auditor
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: See Recording Requirements page; formatting guidance provided
Can you e-record in Whatcom?
Yes. Whatcom accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Whatcom, Washington
- Prepare the document so it meets Whatcom 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, or by mail to Whatcom County Auditor - Recording Division at Whatcom County Auditor, 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103, Bellingham, WA 98225.
- Pay the recording fee ($303.50 standard deed / $304.50 Deed of Trust first / $1.00 per additional page add'l (+$50 additional fee for non-standard documents per RCW 65.04)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Whatcom
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 Whatcom 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.
Whatcom recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Whatcom?
The Whatcom County Auditor - Recording Division charges $303.50 standard deed / $304.50 Deed of Trust first / $1.00 per additional page add'l (+$50 additional fee for non-standard documents per RCW 65.04), with checks payable to Whatcom County Auditor. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Whatcom?
Yes. Whatcom accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, 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 Whatcom?
Mail recordings to Whatcom County Auditor - Recording Division: Whatcom County Auditor, 311 Grand Avenue, Suite 103, Bellingham, WA 98225 (360-778-5100 (fax 360-778-5101)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Whatcom?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Whatcom 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 Whatcom recorder in person.
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