Washington · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Whitman, WA
Whitman (population 47,973) records real-property documents through the Whitman County Auditor - Document Recording & Marriage Licensing. 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.
Whitman recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Whitman County Auditor - Document Recording & Marriage Licensing
- 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)
- Mailing address
- Whitman County Auditor, 400 North Main Street, Suite 245, Colfax, WA 99111
- Phone
- 509-397-6270 (Auditor main line 509-397-4622)
- Checks payable to
- Whitman County Auditor
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Not confirmed on public page; standard WA formatting applies
Can you e-record in Whitman?
Yes. Whitman 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 Whitman, Washington
- Prepare the document so it meets Whitman 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 Whitman County Auditor - Document Recording & Marriage Licensing at Whitman County Auditor, 400 North Main Street, Suite 245, Colfax, WA 99111.
- 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)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Whitman standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, e-record it through the county’s approved network, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Whitman recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Whitman?
The Whitman County Auditor - Document Recording & Marriage Licensing 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), with checks payable to Whitman County Auditor. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Whitman?
Yes. Whitman 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 Whitman?
Mail recordings to Whitman County Auditor - Document Recording & Marriage Licensing: Whitman County Auditor, 400 North Main Street, Suite 245, Colfax, WA 99111 (509-397-6270 (Auditor main line 509-397-4622)).
Can Jurably record my document in Whitman for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, e-records it through the county’s approved network, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Whitman recorder in person.
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