Pierce County, Washington Recording Fees
Recording a deed in Pierce County costs about $304.50 and a mortgage about $319.50 (a 2-page deed and a 16-page deed of trust), per the Pierce County Auditor, Recording Division's fee schedule, effective 2024-01-01. Recording fees are set by state statute (RCW 36.18.010, effective 1/1/2024) and are uniform across all 39 Washington counties, not set locally by Pierce County. $303.50 for a standard recorded document (a deed) first page, plus $1.00 for each additional page. $304.50 for a deed of trust first page (a $1.00 higher base than a plain deed), plus $1.00 for each additional page. The large base fee bundles numerous state surcharges: state and local historical preservation, local recording functions, and state and local affordable housing surcharges (including a $100 Covenant Homeownership surcharge). The schedule follows Snohomish County's published copy of the statewide schedule.
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
Pierce County local REET (unincorporated) / city-added local REET (incorporated): 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 Pierce County?
$303.50 for the first page and $1 for each additional page, about $304.50 for a typical deed, per the Pierce County Auditor, Recording Division'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
- Pierce County Auditor, Recording Division fee schedule
- Washington Department of Revenue, Local Real Estate Excise Tax Rates (effective March 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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