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Format & Fees |
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All recorded documents must meet the formatting requirements mandated by the state in RCW 36.18 and 65.04. A summary of the requirements include the following:
All pages must:
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Be capable of producing a legible image
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Not larger than 81/2" x 14"
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Text at least 1/8" (about 8 point font)
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Have legible notary seals
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Not have anything taped, stapled, or glued to the pages
In addition the FIRST PAGE must include:
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Margins - Minimum 3" on top and 1" on each side
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Return address - printed top left (within the 3" margin)
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Title - Centered, top of page, beneath top margin
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Auditor File No. - for assignments or releases
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Grantor/Grantee - clearly identified
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Legal description - very brief description (plat, lot & block)
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Parcel No. - obtained from the Assessor's office
Excise
Many documents require "excise fees" before being recorded. Take documents to the Treasurer's office (2nd floor Admin Bldg.) to determine if excise fees are appropriate. The Treasurer's office will place an excise stamp on the documents before recording.
Examples of documents requiring an excise stamp include (but aren't limited to) the following:
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Affidavit of forfeiture |
Indenture & Agreement |
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Bill of Sale |
Patent |
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Boundary Line Adjust |
Quit Claim Deed |
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Cert. Of Redemption |
Real Estate Contract |
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Deeds (all except D.O.T.) |
Security Agreement |
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Decl. Of Forfeiture |
Sheriff's Deed |
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Easements |
Trustee Deed |
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Grant of Right of Way |
Water Right Agreement |
Filing Fees
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Basic Recording & UCC |
$42.00 |
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Each additional page |
$1.00 |
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UCC Terminations |
N/C |
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Deeds of Trust |
$43.00 |
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Each additional page |
$1.00 |
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Recording Multiple transactions (fee charged for each title)
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Additional titles |
$42.00 |
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Mylars and Maps |
$108.00 |
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Surveys, Long & Short plats, Condos |
$108.00 |
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Corrections & Boundary Line Adj.'s |
$108.00 |
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Each additional page |
$5.00 |
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Copies |
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Per page - up to 11" x 14" |
$1.00 |
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Surveys 8.5" x 11" |
$5.00 |
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Surveys 18" x 24" |
$10.00 |
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Certified; first page |
$3.00 |
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Certified; each additional page |
$1.00 |
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Monument Records (Land corners) |
$2.00 |
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Searches |
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Per hour; or any portion of |
$8.00 |
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Military Discharges |
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Documents pertaining to military service |
N/C |
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