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Surveys, plats, and condos
All recorded Plats, Short Plats, Condominiums, and Planned Unit Developments in King County are available for viewing and printing at the Recorder's Office or at the King County Archives.
The Recorder's Office has images of approximately 70,000 maps in digital format available online. When using our online search to find maps, from the Legal search type, select Advanced Legal.
Images are available for:
- Plat, 1870 - present
- Lot Line Elimination Map, 2017-present
- Boundary Line Adjustment Map, 1981-present
- Short Plat Map, 1977-present
- Survey, 1973-present
Recording a survey, plat, or condo
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Review your document for formatting requirements
Ensure that your document meets formatting requirements for recording. You can find more information in our Form and Document Library. -
Calculate fees
Review the Fees table below to determine the cost to record your survey, plat, or condo.
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Submit for recording
Submit your documents to be recorded, either in person or by mail, using the instructions below.
In person
Visit our counter at the King County Customer Service Center, 201 S. Jackson St., second floor, in Seattle. Recording hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. You can pay your fees with cash, check, cashier's check, money order, or credit or debit card. There is a 2.35% fee (minimum $2) to pay by card.
By mail
Submit your documents with the exact recording fee to:
King County Recorder's Office
201 S. Jackson St., Ste. 204
Seattle, WA 98104
When submitting documents by mail, you can pay your fees by check, cashier's check, or money order payable to King County Recorder. Do not send cash through the mail.
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
Effective January 1, 2024
| Document | Fee |
|---|---|
| Plats, 18x24 inches | $423.50 |
| Condos, 18x24 inches | $423.50 $0.50 for each additional plat and condo lot |
| Cemetery Plats, 18x24 inches (up to 40 lots and five seals) |
$423.50 $0.25 for each additional cemetery plat lot $1 for each additional seal |
| Document | Fee |
|---|---|
| Surveys Site Plans Large Lots Short Plat, 18x24 inches Boundary Line Adjustment Maps, 18x24 inches |
$423.50 $5 for each additional page |
| Document | Fee |
|---|---|
| Short Plat, legal size or smaller Boundary Line Adjustment Maps, legal size or smaller |
$403.50 $1 for each additional page |
Was there a survey done on my property?
Not all properties have Records of Survey filed. The best way to see if a survey was recorded on your property is to obtain a property title report. If you do not have a title report, use our online records search. You can use the Legal, Book and Page, Parcel ID, or Advanced Legal search types. Within Advanced Legal, you may search the subdivision list or enter the Section/Township/Range and Quarter section information.
Where do I find blueprints or as-built plans for my property?
If your property is within a city limit, contact your city. If your property is in unincorporated King County or the project took place before incorporation, contact the Department of Local Services Permitting Division or Public Health - Seattle & King County. Please keep in mind that these records are not on permanent retention.