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Record a document
There are several ways to record a document at the King County Recorder's Office. You can visit our counter at the King County Customer Service Center in downtown Seattle, drop off documents to be recorded in the drop box outside the CSC building, send documents by mail, or by e-recording.
Do you have questions about recording a document? Review our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for answers to common questions.
In person or via drop box
In-person service is available at the King County Customer Service Center, 201 S. Jackson St, second floor. Documents to be recorded can also be deposited in the Recorder's Office drop box located outside the CSC building in Seattle's Pioneer Square neighborhood. Be sure to include a check or money order for payment of the recording fee(s). Review our Payment Information for details. Most documents will be available for viewing through our online records search within seven to ten business days after being deposited.
By mail
Send us your document(s) with a personal check, cashier's check, or money order for the processing fee(s) to the address shown at the bottom of this page. Your document will usually be available for viewing through our online records search within seven to ten business days.
E-Recording
Frequent submitters may find electronic recording more convenient and efficient than submitting hard copies of documents. Customers can submit documents through a third party submitter, or directly through a King County Agent Account. If you are interested in e-recording, please contact the Recorder's Office directly.
The responsibility for preparing a document for recording lies with the preparer, not the King County Recorder's Office or its Deputy Auditors.
Our staff can:
- Determine if your documents meet legibility requirements
- Determine if your documents are formatted correctly
- Determine if the indexing information on your documents is complete
- Determine if the correct fees are being collected
Our staff cannot:
- Suggest what types of documents or templates to use
- Help you fill out your documents
- Determine the legal correctness of your document
- Accept illegible documents
Fees
| Document | Fees as of January 1, 2024 |
|---|---|
|
Assignment of Deed of Trust |
$18 |
|
Death Certificate |
$18 |
|
Deed of Trust |
$304.50 |
|
Orders Changing Name |
$203.50 |
|
Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, Form DD 214 |
No fee |
|
All other documents |
$303.50 |
Note: When recording multiple titles in one document, additional recording fees are required for each title, but additional page fees do not apply.
Document formatting
Washington state law sets our formatting standards and fees. All documents submitted to the Recorder's Office must be prepared according to these standards ahead of time. While we do not provide templates and cannot assist with the preparation, please do review our formatting tips. If you need help preparing your document, you may consult a title company, real estate attorney, or another professional.
Free DD214 Recording
Veterans of the U.S. armed services are entitled to have their Form DD214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, recorded by King County (or any county in Washington State) at no charge. There are private commercial services that offer to process a DD214 recording, but at a cost to the veteran. These services are not sanctioned or endorsed by King County or the federal Department of Veterans Affairs.
To record your DD214 for free with King County, contact one of our deputy recorders at 206-477-6620 or visit our office at 201 S. Jackson St., second floor, in Seattle. The recording process and certified copies of the recorded document are free to veterans.