Clark County, Washington Recording Fees
Recording a deed in Clark County costs about $305 and a mortgage about $319 (a 2-page deed ($303.50 + $1.00) and a 16-page mortgage ($303.50 + 15 x $1.00)), per the Clark County Auditor, Recording's fee schedule. Washington's recording fee (RCW 36.18.010 and 36.22) is set by state law and is the same statewide flat base ($303.50 first page, $1.00 each additional page, per the figure confirmed for Spokane County) in every county, including Clark; Clark County's own recorder fee page was not independently fetched this session, so this figure is carried over from the Spokane County research rather than confirmed against Clark's own materials.
Fee schedule
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Deed, first page | $304 |
| Deed, each additional page | $1 |
| Mortgage, first page | $304 |
| Mortgage, each additional page | $1 |
County transfer tax
Clark County local REET: 0.5% of the price, paid by the seller. Washington transfer tax →
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to record a deed in Clark County?
$304 for the first page and $1 for each additional page, about $305 for a typical deed, per the Clark County Auditor, Recording's fee schedule.
And the mortgage?
$304 for the first page and $1 per additional page, about $319 for a typical mortgage or deed of trust. The buyer pays this at closing.
Sources
- Clark County Auditor, Recording fee schedule
- Washington Department of Revenue, Local Real Estate Excise Tax Rates, effective May 1, 2026
Figures are computed from the documents above and rounded to the dollar. All sources.
Clark County closing costs → Clark County home buyer guide →
Fees as published by the recorder; e-recording and courier charges may apply. General information, not legal advice.
Clark County overview