Chelan County Auditor

Instructions for Mailing Documents

Chelan County Auditor
Recording & Licensing
350 Orondo Ave., Suite 202
Wenatchee, WA98801

  • Please send us the notarized, original, version of your document.
  • Fees are payable by check to the Chelan County Auditor. The Basic Standard fee will apply to all documents other than those specifically listed as exception fees on the list.
  • We will mail your original documents back to you within 0-2 days after recording.

 

Troubleshooting Tip

If your document references real estate, the property’s full legal description and 12-digit Assessor parcel number(s) will need to be included in the document.

 

Special Instructions for conveyance documents (deeds, real estate contracts, assignment of sublease, etc.)

Documents that convey property interest will need to be accompanied by a completed Real Estate Excise Affidavit (REET). This form and processing fee are required even when no excise is to be collected on the transaction.

When mailing, send all the following items together in a single package:

  1. The Document(s). Original signed and notarized version;
  2. Completed Real Estate Excise Affidavit
  3. Check payable to the Chelan County Treasurer for either the amount of Excise due on the transaction, or when exempt from Excise tax, a flat $10 processing fee;
  4. Check payable to the Chelan County Auditor for the recording fee. Refer to the Basic Standard Fee. 

We will route your packet among our offices and return the original via mail once recorded.

 

Posted: 02/11/2021 11:09 AM
Last Updated: 04/13/2021 11:32 AM

Chelan County Calendar

Upcoming events and schedules at the county!

  • 26
    Apr 2024
    09:30 AM - 10:30 AM

    Public Meeting: Public Canvassing Board Meetings

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    The Canvassing Board of Chelan County, pursuant to RCW 29A.60.160, will hold public meetings at the dates and times listed below. The meetings of the Canvassing Board are open, public meetings under the applicable provisions of chapter 42.30 RCW, and each meeting shall be continued until the activity for which the meeting is held has been completed.

    Chelan County Auditor’s Office
  • 24
    Apr 2024
    06:30 PM - 08:00 PM

    Planning Commission - April 24th, 2024

    Posted by: Community Development

    400 Douglas Street
  • 24
    Apr 2024
    07:00 PM - 08:00 PM

    Assessor's Office Community Meeting: Entiat and North Wenatchee

    Posted by: Chelan County Assessor

    Chelan County Assessor Wes Cornelius invites property owners and all interested parties to attend one of four community meetings scheduled this spring throughout the county.

    Wenatchee Valley Fire Station No. 11
  • 23
    Apr 2024
    09:00 AM - 08:00 PM

    Special Election Day - Manson Parks & Recreation District voters only

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    Election Day

  • 15
    Apr 2024
    08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

    Registration in person at our office

    Posted by: Chelan County Elections

    Registration Deadline in person at our office.