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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.

Fees

Document Fees as of January 1, 2024

Assignment of Deed of Trust
Appointment of Successor Trustee
Resignation of Successor Trustee

$18
$1 for each additional page

Death Certificate
Government Liens (State, County, Municipal)

$18
$1 for each additional page

Deed of Trust

$304.50
$1 for each additional page

Orders Changing Name

$203.50

Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, Form DD 214

No fee

All other documents

$303.50
$1 for each additional page

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.

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