Redmond Deed Records

Redmond deed records are filed with the King County Recorder's Office in Seattle, which serves as the official custodian of real property documents for all land in King County. When property in Redmond is sold, refinanced, or transferred, the deed must be recorded there to take legal effect under Washington law. You can search those records online through the King County portal or use the Redmond city tools for permit and property information. This page explains how to find Redmond deed records, what types of documents are recorded, and where to get copies.

King County Recorder's Office for Redmond Properties

All deed records for Redmond properties are maintained by the King County Recorder's Office. Under RCW 65.08.070, all instruments affecting real property must be recorded to be legally effective against third parties. The King County Recorder's Office is the official repository for these documents. It is located at the King County Administration Building in downtown Seattle. For Redmond properties, the Recorder is the definitive source for deeds, deeds of trust, mortgages, liens, easements, and all other recorded property instruments.

King County is one of the largest recording jurisdictions in Washington State by volume. The online records search covers documents recorded since August 1, 1991. For recordings before that date, you can visit the King County Archives or the Puget Sound Regional Branch of the Washington State Archives. The Recorder's online system lets you search by grantor name, grantee name, document type, recording date range, or document number. Most post-1991 documents have viewable images linked to the index entries.

Note: The King County Recorder's office is in Seattle, about 15 miles from Redmond. Online searches are free and available at any time. In-person visits require the Seattle trip but give you access to older microfilm records not in the digital system.

How to Search Redmond Deed Records

The King County Recorder provides free public access to its online document index. The system covers documents recorded since August 1991. Search by name, document type, recording number, or date range. Results show index data. Most documents have viewable images directly in the browser. Certified copies must be ordered from the Recorder's Office directly. Standard copies run $1.00 per page. Certified copies cost $3.00 for the first page and $1.00 for each additional page.

The City of Redmond's official website provides access to city-level services and can direct you to King County resources for deed record searches, permit history, and property document requests.

The King County Parcel Viewer at blue.kingcounty.com is a free online mapping tool that shows ownership details, property boundaries, and zoning information for Redmond parcels. It links to related property records and is a good starting point if you have an address but not a parcel number. The Assessor's property lookup tool offers free access to property characteristics including building size, lot size, year built, and recent sales data.

The city's Permits and Property Records page is the right place to look for Redmond-specific permit records and city-level property information. Deed records themselves are at King County, but city permits, building records, and code enforcement history are maintained at the city level. Use both resources for a complete picture of any Redmond property.

Redmond's permits and property records page covers city-issued building permits and city-level property records that complement the deed records held at the King County Recorder's Office.

Deed Record Types for Redmond Properties

When Redmond property changes hands, several deed types may be used. The Statutory Warranty Deed under RCW 64.04.030 is standard in most residential sales. It gives the buyer full covenants and the seller warrants clear title against all future claims. This provides maximum protection for buyers in normal transactions.

The Bargain and Sale Deed under RCW 64.04.040 limits warranties to the seller's period of ownership. Banks and lenders use this type after foreclosures. The Quitclaim Deed under RCW 64.04.050 carries no warranties and is used in family transfers, divorce situations, and trust conveyances.

Other recorded documents for Redmond properties include deeds of trust for mortgage loans, reconveyances when loans are paid off, easements for utility or access rights, and liens for unpaid debts or court judgments. Online records for these types go back to August 1991 in the King County system. All are searchable by party name, document type, or recording date.

Recording and Copy Fees for Redmond Properties

Washington recording fees are set under RCW Chapter 36.18. Recording a deed in King County costs $303.50 for the first page and $1.00 for each additional page. A deed of trust runs $304.50 for the first page. These fees include a $183 housing affordability surcharge and a $100 Covenant Homeownership surcharge. Documents not meeting formatting standards under RCW 65.04 may face a $50 non-standard surcharge.

Copy fees at King County run $1.00 per page for standard copies and $3.00 for the first page of a certified copy, with $1.00 for each additional page. Real estate excise tax affidavits must accompany all deeds at recording. They state the sale price or basis for any exemption. Under RCW Chapter 42.56, deed records are public and anyone may inspect them without charge. You only pay for physical copies.

King County Deed Records

Redmond is located in King County. All deed records for Redmond properties are maintained at the King County Recorder's Office in Seattle. The county page has more detail on the recording office, online search tools, and resources available across the full King County system.

View King County Deed Records

Nearby Cities

These cities are near Redmond and also file deed records through King County or neighboring county recorders.