Washington County UT Recorder: Deeds & Records
Use the Washington County Recorder/Surveyor when you need the official recorded documents behind a property: deeds, trust deeds, releases, easements, liens, legal descriptions, plats, surveys and other instruments affecting real estate in St. George, Washington City, Hurricane, Ivins, Santa Clara, La Verkin, Toquerville, Springdale and the rest of Washington County.
This guide is organized around the reason most people actually search for the Washington County Recorder: finding the correct property, locating the deed, understanding what the record means, getting an official copy or preparing a document for recording. Every important workflow below links directly to the appropriate government resource.
111 East Tabernacle, St. George, UT 84770.
435-301-7680.
Recordings are not accepted after 4:45 PM Mountain Time.
$45 per applicable document, plus applicable additional charges.
Gary Christensen.
What do you need from the Washington County Recorder?
Searching for “Washington County recorder Utah” can mean several different tasks. Use the route below so you do not waste time in a parcel map when you need a deed, or in the Recorder system when you actually need a tax balance.
Search recorded instruments by party name, entry information or other available criteria and verify the property before relying on the result.
Follow deed-search stepsIdentify the correct property first, save its parcel/account information and then connect it to the appropriate recorded instrument.
Find the correct propertyLocate the exact instrument, save its entry information and determine whether you need an ordinary or certified copy.
Review copy optionsCheck formatting, legal description, parcel identification, signatures, notarization and current fees before submitting it.
Use the recording checklistUse ownership maps, subdivision records and the Record of Survey repository for map and boundary research.
Find plats and surveysUse the county’s Old Abstract information and Utah State Archives when current online records do not go far enough back.
Research historical recordsWashington County Recorder guide
Jump directly to the task you need to complete.
How to search Washington County Utah deeds and recorded documents
Find the property first when you do not know the deed number
If all you have is an address, parcel location or owner name, first identify the correct Washington County property. Once you have the parcel/account and ownership information, the recorded-document search becomes much easier to use.
Useful information to prepare
What common Washington County Recorder fields mean
| Field | What it tells you | How to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Entry / instrument number | Recorder reference assigned to the recorded instrument. | Save it for future searches, cross-references and copy requests. |
| Recording date | Date the Recorder accepted and recorded the instrument. | Use it to arrange related property transactions chronologically. |
| Grantor | Party conveying or granting an interest in many recorded transactions. | Compare it with the seller or prior owner. |
| Grantee | Party receiving an interest in many conveyances. | Compare it with the purchaser or later ownership record. |
| Document type | Classification of the recorded instrument. | Distinguish a deed from a trust deed, release, lien, easement or assignment. |
| Parcel / tax ID | County identifier associated with the property. | Cross-check Recorder, Assessor and mapping records. |
| Legal description | Formal description of the land affected by the instrument. | Compare it carefully when addresses, subdivisions or parcel numbers have changed. |
| Related instrument | Another recording referenced by the document. | Follow releases, assignments or corrective documents back to the affected instrument. |
What to do when the Washington County Recorder search finds nothing
Remove initials, middle names, punctuation, trust wording and company suffixes. Search the core surname or entity name first.
If you are looking for the conveyance that created current ownership, the seller or former owner may be the better search term.
Use property or GIS tools to confirm the parcel/account before returning to the deed index.
The document may have been signed, closed and recorded on different dates. Search beyond the transaction date you remember.
Older property history may require Old Abstract or archival deed series rather than only the modern online index.
Call 435-301-7680 with the owner, parcel, legal description, approximate date and document information you already have.
How to get a copy of a Washington County Utah deed
Locate the exact instrument before requesting a copy. Save the entry number, recording date, document type and party names so the Recorder can distinguish the correct deed or other document from similar records.
The county’s current Recorder fee schedule lists official-record copies at $1 per page.
The current certification charge is $5 plus the applicable page charge.
The current Recorder schedule lists an official plat copy at $4 per page.
Plain copy or certified copy?
A normal copy may be enough for research, comparison or personal files. A bank, court, government agency, title company or other recipient may require a certified copy carrying official Recorder certification. Ask the receiving organization what it requires before paying for certification.
Washington County Utah recording requirements
Recording a deed is different from finding one. Washington County explains that the Recorder records documents that qualify for recording, while an instrument that fails applicable Utah requirements may be rejected when presented.
Paper and formatting checks
Content and execution checks
Washington County Recorder fees for 2026
Washington County announced that the general recording fee increased effective May 6, 2026. The current Recorder fee schedule now lists $45 for applicable recorded documents. The redaction charge for a recorded document is $10.
| Service | Published charge | Practical note |
|---|---|---|
| Record applicable document | $45 | Plus $2 for each legal description over ten. |
| Record plat | $55 per sheet | Plus $2 per lot. |
| Official record copy | $1 per page | General Recorder record copy. |
| Ownership plat copy | $2 per page | Ownership-map copy charge. |
| Official plat copy | $4 per page | Separate from an ordinary document copy. |
| Certified copy | $5 + page charge | Use when Recorder certification is required. |
| Computer printout | $0.25 per page | County-published Recorder charge. |
| Redaction of recorded document | $10 | Subject to applicable Utah redaction procedures. |
| File Record of Survey | $30 | Online transaction fees can also apply. |
| Subdivision map review | $300 minimum | $10 per lot, unit or parcel requiring a new tax account, with a $300 minimum. |
Can you e-record a deed in Washington County Utah?
Yes. Washington County offers e-recording so eligible customers can transmit documents electronically instead of submitting paper by mail, courier or in person.
The county currently lists CSC eRecording Solutions, Indecomm Global Solutions and Simplifile as e-recording providers. These companies transmit documents to the Recorder; they are not the county itself, so vendor service charges and account requirements can be separate from government recording fees.
Washington County plats, ownership maps and Record of Survey files
Washington County combines Recorder and Surveyor functions, so the office provides more than a deed index. Ownership maps, subdivision plats and filed Records of Survey can be important when the legal description or physical parcel needs additional context.
Use historical ownership maps to research tax parcels, property lines and ownership-map changes over time.
Review the recorded plat when a deed references a subdivision, lot, block, unit, common area or other platted description.
Filed boundary surveys may provide survey evidence and detail that is not visible from a general parcel viewer.
Record of Survey filing in 2026
Washington County states that beginning January 1, 2026, Record of Survey plats are submitted for filing online. The county lists a $30 filing fee plus transaction fees, requires one survey per transaction and accepts the uploaded survey in PDF format.
The county states that professional land surveyors performing work to identify boundaries within Washington County are responsible for filing the applicable Record of Survey within 90 days. Filed surveys are open to the public and can be reviewed through the county’s survey and property resources.
How to research historical Washington County Utah deeds
A current owner search shows only part of the property’s history. Washington County and the Utah Division of Archives and Records Service provide additional resources when you need older conveyances or a deeper chain of title.
Washington County provides an Old Abstract resource for historical condensed property-title information covering 1854 through 1992.
Open Old Abstract informationUtah State Archives maintains Washington County Recorder collections including historical deed series associated with St. George, Washington, Toquerville and surrounding communities.
Search Utah State ArchivesA practical chain-of-title method
Use Washington County Property Watch
Washington County offers a free Property Watch service intended to help residents keep track of recorded changes involving their property.
How Washington County handles requests to combine tax parcels
Washington County states that it no longer accepts the former Combine Parcel Form for merging multiple tax parcels into one tax account.
Instead, the Recorder states that a Quit Claim Deed or Warranty Deed must be prepared, executed and recorded with language indicating that the document is being recorded for the purpose of combining the described properties into one tax account.
The county states that the parcels must be:
- under the exact same ownership;
- adjacent to one another; and
- not located in different taxing districts.
If water rights are involved, research them separately
Utah water rights can create an additional title question because a water right may be transferred with land, reserved by a seller or conveyed separately.
The Utah Division of Water Rights explains that the appropriate county recorder’s office is the title-record location for perfected water rights and warns that Division ownership records may not always reflect current recorded ownership.
If a Washington County transaction involves a water right, compare the land deed with the relevant water-right information instead of assuming that ownership of the land automatically proves ownership of every associated water right.
Recorder vs. Assessor vs. Treasurer in Washington County
| Your task | Correct starting office | Typical information |
|---|---|---|
| Find or record a deed | Recorder/Surveyor | Deeds, trust deeds, releases, liens, easements and recorded documents. |
| Check property ownership | Recorder/Surveyor | Ownership information, legal descriptions, plats and acreage questions. |
| Check assessed value | Assessor | Listing and valuation of taxable real and personal property. |
| Pay property tax | Treasurer | Tax bills, payments, delinquency and collection. |
| Find a boundary survey | Recorder/Surveyor | Record of Survey filing and public survey repository. |
| Find a parcel visually | Recorder/GIS | Ownership maps, parcel viewers and other county mapping resources. |
St. George, UT 84770
Use for ownership, legal descriptions, recorded documents, plats, acreage and survey records.
Official Recorder websiteSt. George, UT 84770
Use for taxable-property listing, valuation, property characteristics and assessment information.
Official Assessor websiteSt. George, UT 84770
Use for property-tax bills, payments, delinquent taxes and collection questions.
Official Treasurer websiteSt. George, UT 84770
Use the Map Inventory for county ownership maps, historical map resources and other geographic viewers.
Open GIS Map InventoryWashington County Utah Recorder official links
Start here for ownership records, Recorder services, property tools, maps and recording information.
Open RecorderSearch deeds and other recorded instruments through the county’s official system.
Search recorded documentsCheck document format, legal description, parcel identification, signatures and notarial requirements.
Review requirementsConfirm recording, copy, certification, plat and survey charges before submitting payment.
Check current feesReview electronic-recording providers currently identified by Washington County.
Open e-recording informationUse the county’s free notification service for recorded property changes.
Open Property WatchFind ownership maps, historical resources and other county mapping tools.
Open Map InventoryReview filed survey information and current online survey-submission procedures.
Open Record of SurveyResearch historical condensed title information when modern records do not go far enough back.
Open Old Abstract informationHow this Washington County Recorder guide was checked
The Recorder contact details, recording cutoff, 2026 fee schedule, document requirements, e-recording providers, survey procedures, Property Watch, parcel-combination rules, Assessor and Treasurer responsibilities and Utah water-right guidance were reviewed against the corresponding government resources.
Reviewed October 17, 2026. Government portals, elected officials, fees, procedures and participating e-recording providers can change. Recheck the linked official page before a time-sensitive filing, payment or office visit.
Washington County UT Recorder FAQs
How do I search Washington County Utah deeds online?
Open the official Washington County Document Search. Begin with a party name or known recording information, then verify the document type, parties, recording date, parcel information and legal description before relying on a result.
Where is the Washington County Utah Recorder located?
The Washington County Recorder/Surveyor is at 111 East Tabernacle, St. George, UT 84770. The published Recorder phone number is 435-301-7680.
What time does Washington County stop accepting recordings?
Washington County states that recordings are not accepted after 4:45 PM Mountain Time. Arrive earlier when presenting a document in person so there is time to address an obvious intake problem.
How much does it cost to record a deed in Washington County Utah?
The current Recorder schedule lists $45 for applicable recorded documents, plus $2 for each legal description over ten. Always confirm the official fee schedule before submitting payment.
How much is a certified copy of a Washington County deed?
The Recorder’s current fee schedule lists certification at $5 plus the applicable page charge. Official-record copies are currently listed at $1 per page.
Can I electronically record a deed in Washington County?
Yes. Washington County offers e-recording and currently lists CSC eRecording Solutions, Indecomm Global Solutions and Simplifile on its e-recording page. Vendor charges may be separate from county recording fees.
How do I find an old Washington County property deed?
Begin with the newest deed you can verify and work backward through the grantors, grantees and recording references. Washington County also provides Old Abstract information covering historical property-title information from 1854 through 1992, while Utah State Archives maintains historical Washington County Recorder collections.
Can Washington County notify me when a document is recorded against my property?
Washington County provides a free Property Watch service designed to help residents keep track of recorded changes involving their property.
Does the Recorder handle property values and tax payments?
The Recorder handles ownership and recorded land documents. Use the Washington County Assessor for valuation and assessment information and the Washington County Treasurer for property-tax bills, payments and delinquency.
Does an online Washington County parcel map prove the legal boundary?
No online parcel viewer should be treated as a substitute for appropriate recorded boundary evidence or a professional survey when exact legal location matters. Use Recorder documents and Record of Survey information as part of the research and obtain qualified surveying help when necessary.
Use the Washington County record that actually answers your question
If you need a deed, use the Recorder’s official Document Search and verify the parties, recording information and property details before relying on the result. If you only know the address, identify the parcel first and use the confirmed ownership information to locate the correct recorded instrument.
If you are recording a new document, check the legal description, parcel information, signatures, notarization, formatting and current fee before submission. Washington County currently lists a $45 general recording fee for applicable documents and does not accept recordings after 4:45 PM Mountain Time.
For deeper research, use the county’s ownership maps, subdivision resources, Record of Survey repository, Property Watch and Old Abstract information. Those official tools can answer many questions that a basic current-owner search cannot.