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1. Does Grant County e-Record?

Yes, you may use Simplifile or Corporation Service Company (CSC). Please note that CSC does not record anything that needs to be presented to the Treasurer's Office.

2. Does the Recording department have birth and death certificates?

Original birth and death records after 1907 are maintained by the Regional Health District, Vital Statistics Office at 509-766-7960.

3. Does the Recording department supply blank documents or forms?

No.  We do not provide blank documents or forms.  Most office supply or stationary stores carry legal forms.  You may also obtain forms at the Washington State Bar Association page.

4. How are documents to be formatted?

• Coversheet (PDF)
• Document Standardization Guide (PDF)
• Emergency Non-Standard Coversheet (PDF)

5. What kinds of documents are recorded in the Recording department?

The recording office records Real Estate documents, liens, military discharges, maps and surveys. Copies of these documents are available for a fee. We also issue marriage licenses.

6. Where do I obtain information regarding divorce or probate records?

Please contact the Clerk's Office at 509-754-2011, ext. 2845.

7. Would the Recording department accept the National UCC Form for recordation?

Yes.  As of June 26, 2009, the recording department records the national form with the standard document fee.

8. What are the recording fees?

Recording Fee Schedule (PDF)

GRANT COUNTY AUDITOR

RECORDING & FILING

FEE SCHEDULE

EFFECTIVE July 1, 2023

Standard Fee:

First Page   ……………………………………………………………………………………………… $203.50

Each Additional Page …………………………………………………………………………………..  $1.00

 

Deed of Trust:

          1^st Page …………………………………………………………………………………….…… $204.50

          Each Additional Page …………………………………………………………………………   $1.00

 

Multiple Transaction Documents will be:

          First Title (Except listed exceptions).………………………………………………… $203.50

          Each Additional Transaction Title ………………………………………………………$203.50

          Each Additional Page ……………………………………………………………………….   $1.00

 

First Page Normal Fee Exceptions:

 

          Federal Liens and Releases………………………………………………………………. $16.00

          Assignment of Deed of Trust……………………………………………………….……. $18.00

          Appointment/Substitution of Trustee……………………………………………….… $18.00

          Wage Liens and Releases…………………………………………………………….…… $18.00

          Water-Sewer District Liens and Releases……………………………………….…… $18.00

          Employment Security Liens and Releases…………………………………….…….. $36.00

          Death Certificates……………………………………………………………………….……. $39.00

          Marriage Dissolution Decree……………………………………………………….…….. $39.00

          State, County & City Liens and Releases…………………………………….………. $39.00

          Each Additional Page ……………………………………………………………….………   $1.00

 

Non Standard Documents: 

            Signed Coversheet required and $50.00 fee in addition to normal recording fees.

 

 

PLATS – SURVEYS – SHORT PLATS – CONDOS – BPS

1^st Page ……………………………………………………………………………………….. $323.50

          Each Additional Page ……………………………………………………………………..     $5.00

 

 

COUNTY ISSUED LICENSES:

          Marriage License ……………………………………………………………………………… $59.00

          Process Server …………………………………………………………………………………. $14.00

             Process Server license must be renewed YEARLY

 

Copy Requests and Miscellaneous Fees:

          Certified Copy 1^st Page …………………………………………………………………….. $3.00

          Regular Copy 1^st Page …………………………………………………………………….… $1.00

          Each Additional Page ……………………………………………………………………….. $1.00

          Map Copy 1^st Page ……………………………………………………………………………. $5.00

          Each Additional Page ………………………………………………………………………... $3.00

          Search of Records (Per Hour – 1 hour minimum) ………………………………... $8.00

          Conformed Copies (Copy supplied by customer)..…………………………………. $0.50