Recording

Notice:

Please note that if you are mailing a recording that requires a Real Estate Excise Tax Affidavit (REETA), you will need to write two separate checks. One to the Treasurer's Office for the REETA fee and one to the Auditor's Office for the recording fee. One check cannot be accepted since they are two different departments. 

Online Records Search - CLICK HERE

 

We now offer eRecording:

CSC® eRecording

  • CSC provides a web-based eRecording solution that enables submitters to electronically record real estate documents.
  • Phone: (866) 652-0111
  • Email:  erecording [at] cscglobal.com (erecording[at]cscglobal[dot]com)
  • Website: erecording.com

Simplifile eRecording

Certain recorded documents will increase in price beginning JULY 27, 2025. Click here to see the July 27, 2025 Fee Schedule. 

Garfield County records DD214 military service documents for no charge in office, must be the veteran recording themselves.  

Garfield County follows the WA State Association County Auditors Recording Manual for recording processes. See attached. 

The recording department is charged with recording real estate documents, liens, military discharges, maps, and surveys. The recording department also issues marriage licenses. Copies of any recorded document can also be obtained through this department for a fee.

 

Recording Fees effective July 27, 2025
Type Cost
Deeds $303.50 for 1st page - $1.00 each additional page
Deeds of Trust $304.50 for 1st page - $1.00 each additional page
Subsitiution & Appt of Successor Trustee $301.00 for 1st page - $1.00 each additional page
Marriage License $136.00
Certified Copies $4.00 

Survey

*two copies required w/ mylar

 $408.50 for 1st page - $5.00 each additional page

Death Certificate

*coversheet required, included in price

 $20.00

Frequently Asked Questions

No, we do not provide blank documents or forms.

Original birth and death records after 1907 are maintained by the Regional Health District, Vital Statistics Office at (360)236-4313. There are only few original records beginning with 1886 through 1907 available in the recording department. 

You can also obtain a death certificate by clicking on the following link Vital Records

Yes, effective August 1, 2005 the recording department will record the national form with the standard document fee.

Please contact the Clerks Office (509) 843-3731.

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.

Effective July 27, 2025, the marriage license fee is $136.00. We can only accept checks or cash. At this time, we are unable to process credit or debit cards.

Applicants must be 18 years of age and provide a current picture ID, such as a Driver's License, State ID card, Military ID, or Passport. The ceremony must be performed between three and 60 days after the date of issuance. The person performing the ceremony must be a judge, a retired judge, or an ordained minister. You may contact a District Court judge at 509-843-1002.

You may obtain a license at 789 Main Street, Pomeroy WA Garfield County Courthouse. We are open Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5:00pm, excluding holidays.

To obtain a copy of a Certificate of Marriage between 1900-2003 you can obtain the copy at our office or digitalarchives.wa.gov.

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