Clark County, Washington Recording Fees
Recording a deed in Clark County costs about $304.50 and a mortgage about $319.50 (a 2-page deed ($303.50 + $1.00) and a 16-page deed of trust ($304.50 + 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 in every county, including Clark: $303.50 for the first page and $1.00 for each additional page, per Spokane County's schedule. Confirm the current fee with the Clark County Auditor. Corrected Oct 18, 2026: a deed of trust is $304.50 for the first page under the statewide schedule (Snohomish County Schedule of Recording Fees, January 2024).
Fee schedule
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Deed, first page | $303.50 |
| Deed, each additional page | $1 |
| Mortgage, first page | $304.50 |
| Mortgage, each additional page | $1 |
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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?
$303.50 for the first page and $1 for each additional page, about $304.50 for a typical deed, per the Clark County Auditor, Recording's fee schedule.
And the mortgage?
$304.50 for the first page and $1 per additional page, about $319.50 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.
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Fees as published by the recorder; e-recording and courier charges may apply. General information, not legal advice.
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