About Washington Recorded Documents

Recorded documents in Washington — deeds, deeds of trust, liens, judgments, UCC filings, plats, and military discharges — are filed with the County Auditor under RCW 65.04. Each of Washington's 39 county Auditors operates an online index with imaged document access, many through Tapestry, Laredo, or county-hosted systems.

Washington Recorded Documents

County Records

Clallam County
Official Free
Use this Clallam County Auditor service to search for recorded documents (deeds, mortgages, liens, judgments, etc.) by document type, number, volume/page, recording date, or grantor and/or grantee name.
🌐 clallamcountywa.gov
Clark County
Official Free
Clark County Auditor land records, including deeds, mortgages, marriages, and death certificates.
🌐 clark.wa.gov
Columbia County
Official Free
Columbia County deeds, mortgages, and other land records. Requires registration with the Auditor's Office.
🌐 columbiaco.com
Lewis County
Official Free
Search the online documents from the Lewis County Auditor to find deeds, mortgages, assignments, easements, UCCs, and other official and land records.
🌐 quickdocs.lewiscountywa.gov
Mason County
Official Free
Search Mason County deeds, mortgages, and other recorded documents by grantor/grantee, date range, AFN, book/page, or recording date.
🌐 masoncountywa.gov
Pierce County
Official Free
Search for recorded documents in Pierce County by Auditor File Number (AFN), Book & Page, Recording Date, Name, or Land Identifiers.
🌐 armsweb.co.pierce.wa.us
Thurston County
Official Free
Access the Thurston County Auditor database and find Recorded Documents (deeds, mortgages, etc.) by File Number, book & page, recording date, Grantor/Grantee.
🌐 eagleweb.co.thurston.wa.us

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are deeds and mortgages recorded in Washington?

County Recorder, Register of Deeds, County Clerk, or Circuit Court Clerk depending on state.

Can I search recorded documents online for free?

Most counties offer free name and document-number search; certified copies require a fee.

How far back do online records go?

Modern indices typically reach 1970s–1990s; older instruments often require in-person search.

Are mortgage payoff documents public?

Filed satisfactions and releases are public; original loan terms are not in the recorded copy.