Thurston County, Washington Recording Fees
Recording a deed in Thurston 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 Thurston County Auditor, Recording Services'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 Thurston County: $303.50 for the first page of a deed and $304.50 for the first page of a deed of trust, plus $1.00 for each additional page.
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
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to record a deed in Thurston County?
$303.50 for the first page and $1 for each additional page, about $304.50 for a typical deed, per the Thurston County Auditor, Recording Services'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
- Thurston County Auditor, Recording Services 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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