Washington · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Yakima, WA
Yakima (population 256,728) records real-property documents through the Yakima 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.
Yakima recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Yakima County Auditor - Recording Division
- Recording fee
- $303.50 standard deed / $304.50 Deed of Trust first / $1.00 per additional page add'l (+Non-standard document surcharge per RCW 65.04; see fee schedule)
- Mailing address
- Yakima County Auditor's Office, PO Box 12570 (128 N 2nd Street, Room 117), Yakima, WA 98909
- Phone
- 509-574-1400
- Checks payable to
- Yakima County Auditor
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Formatting note: Not explicitly confirmed; statewide formatting standard applies
Can you e-record in Yakima?
Yes. Yakima 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 Yakima, Washington
- Prepare the document so it meets Yakima 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 Yakima County Auditor - Recording Division at Yakima County Auditor's Office, PO Box 12570 (128 N 2nd Street, Room 117), Yakima, WA 98909.
- Pay the recording fee ($303.50 standard deed / $304.50 Deed of Trust first / $1.00 per additional page add'l (+Non-standard document surcharge per RCW 65.04; see fee schedule)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Yakima
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 Yakima 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.
Yakima recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Yakima?
The Yakima County Auditor - Recording Division charges $303.50 standard deed / $304.50 Deed of Trust first / $1.00 per additional page add'l (+Non-standard document surcharge per RCW 65.04; see fee schedule), with checks payable to Yakima County Auditor. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Yakima?
Yes. Yakima 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 Yakima?
Mail recordings to Yakima County Auditor - Recording Division: Yakima County Auditor's Office, PO Box 12570 (128 N 2nd Street, Room 117), Yakima, WA 98909 (509-574-1400).
How can Jurably help with recording in Yakima?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Yakima 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 Yakima recorder in person.
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