King County, Washington Recording Fees
Recording a deed in King 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 King County Recorder's Office's fee schedule. King County's current fee page lists 'All other documents' (which includes deeds and mortgages, as distinct from government lien releases at $18) at $303.50 plus $1.00 per additional page. This large flat base reflects a series of Washington state legislative surcharges added to recording fees since 2019-2021 (RCW 36.18.010, HB 1277 and related acts) dedicated to homeless housing and affordable housing programs. It is a state-set schedule that every Washington county recorder charges, not a King County-specific rate. 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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King 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 King County?
$303.50 for the first page and $1 for each additional page, about $304.50 for a typical deed, per the King County Recorder's Office'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
- King County Recorder's Office fee schedule
- Washington Department of Revenue, Local REET 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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