Submit the notarized Quit Claim Deed to the King County Recorder's Office for recording.
You can print an unofficial copy or request a certified one from the county recorder. Obtaining a certified recorded copy allows you to confirm the online document matches the document filed with the county recorder. Even though this search is helpful for determining ownership, a deed search isn't a title guarantee.
By phone. Call us at 206-477-6620. Phone orders are taken weekdays, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., closed on King County holidays.
If you would like to record the mechanics lien yourself, you can do so at the following King County Recorder's Offices: 500 Fourth Ave #430, Seattle, WA 98104. kingcounty/depts/records-licensing/recorders-office.aspx.
Locate the property's legal description: This can be located on the County Assessor's Office eReal Property site or Parcel Viewer. The legal description may state if the property is subject to easement. If it does, the easement recording number(s) may be stated.
You can request copies of recorded documents through the Recorder's Office. You can obtain copies of most documents recorded since August 1991. For copies of documents recorded prior to August 1991, contact King County Archives.
Submit a request through King County's Public Records Request Center (you will need to create an account). Complete a public records request form (74KB) and email it to Ombuds.PRA@kingcounty. Call the Ombuds Public Records Officer: 206-477-1050 to request an appointment to view records in person.
If you would like to record the mechanics lien yourself, you can do so at the following King County Recorder's Offices: 500 Fourth Ave #430, Seattle, WA 98104. kingcounty/depts/records-licensing/recorders-office.aspx.
For both residential and commercial projects, general contractors and subcontractors must file a claim of lien at the county auditor's office in the county where the work was performed within ninety (90) days after the last day labor, materials, equipment or services were provided at the site.