Washington County, Utah • Recorder & Surveyor guide • reviewed September 2026
Washington County UT Recorder: Deeds, Records, Property Search, Fees & Recording Guide
The Washington County Recorder/Surveyor maintains recorded deeds, ownership records, plats, surveys and other documents affecting real property in Washington County, Utah.
Use the Recorder when you need a recorded deed, legal description, ownership record, recorded document image, ownership plat, survey record or property-recording service.
The office is at 111 East Tabernacle, St. George, UT 84770. The Recorder specifically states that recordings are not accepted after 4:45 PM Mountain Time.
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Washington County Recorder Quick Facts
Records documents and maps and maintains cross-reference indexes for public retrieval.
The county contact page identifies Gary Christensen as Recorder/Surveyor.
St. George, UT 84770.
Call for recording, deed, plat, survey and ownership-record questions.
The Recorder states recordings will not be accepted after this time.
Effective May 6, 2026, for applicable documents, plus legal-description fees when applicable.
Use the Recorder for ownership records, legal descriptions, plats, deeds and acreage questions. Use the Assessor for property value, appraisal information and residential-exemption questions.
Office role decoder
Which Washington County Office Handles Your Property Question?
Recorder/Surveyor
Best for: deeds, ownership, legal descriptions, plats, maps, recorded documents and surveys.
Recorder/Surveyor: Gary Christensen
Address: 111 East Tabernacle, St. George, UT 84770
Phone: 435-301-7680
Open Recorder/SurveyorCounty Assessor
Best for: property value, appraisal information, characteristics and residential exemption.
Assessor: Tom Durrant
Address: 111 East Tabernacle, St. George, UT 84770
Phone: 435-301-7020
Open AssessorCounty Treasurer
Best for: property-tax bills, payments, delinquent taxes and mailing-address changes.
Treasurer: David Whitehead
Address: 111 East Tabernacle, St. George, UT 84770
Phone: 435-301-7720
Open TreasurerRecorder Office Map
Washington County Recorder/Surveyor
111 East Tabernacle
St. George, UT 84770
The Recorder, Assessor and Treasurer are all associated with the county government complex at this address.
County notices describe normal county business hours as 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Monday through Friday, but Recorder submissions stop at 4:45 PM.
Primary search intent
How to Search Washington County Utah Recorder Records
Washington County’s Recorder page provides access to Property Search, ownership records, maps and historical document tools.
Start with the Recorder when you need the ownership record or recorded-document history. Start with the Assessor if your main question is property value.
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Open the Recorder/Surveyor page.
Use the county’s official Recorder page rather than a commercial property-record website.
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Choose Property Search.
The Recorder’s navigation specifically provides a Property Search option.
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Identify the parcel.
Match the parcel, account, owner or property information carefully before relying on a record.
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Open the ownership information.
Review current ownership and parcel-linked information.
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Use recorded documents when you need the instrument itself.
A property ownership screen and the recorded deed serve different purposes.
County records can help identify recorded ownership and documents, but title questions involving competing interests, trusts, probate or defects may require a title company or Utah attorney.
Recording workflow
How to Record a Deed in Washington County, Utah
The Recorder must accept qualifying recordable documents, but a document that does not satisfy Utah law or Washington County recording standards can be rejected.
Washington County specifically publishes formatting, legal-description, signature and notarization requirements for documents submitted for recording.
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Identify the document type.
The first page should contain a brief title or heading explaining the nature of the document.
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Include the legal description.
A parcel or tax identification number does not replace the required legal description when Utah law requires one.
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Check signatures and notarization.
Original signatures and a legible notarial acknowledgment are required where applicable.
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Print signer names.
The typed or printed name of each indexed signer should appear beneath the signature.
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Include grantee mailing information.
Documents affecting title must identify the grantee and include the mailing address used for assessment and taxation.
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Check document formatting.
Washington County publishes page-size, margin, ink, single-sided and Recorder stamp-space requirements.
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Calculate the current recording fee.
Attach the correct payment before mailing or delivering the document.
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Submit before the daily cutoff.
The Recorder states that recordings are not accepted after 4:45 PM Mountain Time.
Washington County expressly warns that the tax identification number does not substitute for a legal description when one is required.
2026 fee update
Washington County Utah Recorder Fees
A statewide fee change took effect May 6, 2026. Washington County currently lists a $45 base recording fee for applicable documents.
The fee schedule also adds $2 for each legal description above ten in the same document.
Base recording fee effective May 6, 2026.
Applies to each legal description over ten.
Plus $2 for each lot.
County fee schedule for official-record copies.
Certification charge plus applicable page charge.
Current published redaction fee.
Washington County says a check for the appropriate recording fee must accompany the document. Make checks payable to the Washington County Recorder.
Recorded document copies
How to Get a Deed or Certified Record Copy
The Recorder/Surveyor provides public access to recorded property records and can produce copies and certifications.
A regular copy may be enough for personal research. A lender, court, title company or agency may instead request a certified copy.
Official record copy
The county fee schedule currently lists $1 per page.
Certified copy
The county lists a $5 certification fee plus the applicable page charge.
Free monitoring tool
Washington County Property Watch
Washington County offers Property Watch as a free service for residents who want to monitor recorded changes connected with their property.
The service can help owners notice new recorded activity sooner. It does not prevent a document from being recorded.
Open Property WatchLocal historical tools
Old Abstracts and Ownership Plat Maps
Washington County has useful historical property tools that go beyond a basic current-owner lookup.
Old Abstract Tool: 1854–1992
The Recorder’s Old Abstract tool provides condensed property-title history covering records from 1854 through 1992.
Ownership Plat Maps
Washington County provides historical ownership maps by year showing tax parcel numbers and parcel property lines.
Electronic filing
Washington County eRecording
Washington County accepts electronic recording through approved third-party eRecording vendors.
The county currently lists CSC eRecording Solutions, Indecomm Global Solutions and Simplifile.
CSC eRecording Solutions — county-listed eRecording vendor.
Indecomm Global Solutions — county-listed eRecording vendor.
Simplifile — county-listed eRecording vendor.
eRecording is particularly useful for title companies, law firms, lenders and other organizations that regularly record documents.
Recorder + Surveyor role
Record of Survey Rules and 2026 Online Filing
Washington County’s Recorder/Surveyor office is also the repository for legal boundary surveys performed in the county.
The county states that professional land surveyors performing boundary-identification work must file a Record of Survey within 90 days.
Beginning January 1, 2026, Record of Survey plats are submitted online. The filing fee is $30 plus transaction fees.
Submission format
PDF only, one survey per transaction, with a file size below 20 MB.
Revision window
The county allows revisions within 10 business days of submission before permanent archiving.
Document formatting
Washington County Recording Standards Checklist
Paper: 8.5 × 11-inch white paper.
First-page stamp space: 2.5 inches down × 4.5 inches across at the upper right.
Other margins: one-inch side/bottom margins and one-inch top margin on later pages.
Printing: black ink and sufficiently legible for certified copies.
Sides: single-sided pages.
Document title: brief caption identifying the document nature.
Legal description: include it when required; a parcel number alone is insufficient.
Signatures: original signatures where required.
Notary: legible acknowledgment and seal when required.
Names: print or type indexed signer names under their signatures.
Fix common problems
Common Washington County Recorder Mistakes
Using the Assessor for deed copies: the Recorder is the correct office for recorded documents and legal descriptions.
Using the Recorder for tax payment: property-tax payment belongs with the Treasurer.
Submitting after 4:45 PM: the Recorder expressly stops accepting recordings after the daily cutoff.
Using parcel ID as the legal description: Washington County says it is not a substitute.
Missing grantee mailing address: title documents must include the required assessment/taxation mailing information.
Wrong paper format: noncompliant page size, margins or double-sided printing can cause rejection.
Using an old fee: the base recording fee increased to $45 effective May 6, 2026.
Assuming online records prove clean title: recorded records are useful evidence, but title status may require professional examination.
Decision path
What Should You Do Next?
Start with Recorder Property Search and confirm the parcel.
Use Recorder records and identify the recorded document linked to the property.
Use the Washington County Assessor, not the Recorder.
Use the Washington County Treasurer.
Review recording requirements, calculate the fee and submit a compliant document.
Enroll the property in Washington County Property Watch.
Use the Old Abstract and Ownership Plat Map tools.
Review survey records and consult a licensed surveyor when needed.
Important caution
Independent Information, Legal Caution and Property-Records Notice
This page is independent informational content. It is not the official website of Washington County, Utah or the Recorder/Surveyor.
It is not legal advice and does not establish title. Deeds, trusts, probate, easements, boundary disputes and ownership defects can involve legal issues.
Verify current fees, document standards and submission procedures with the Recorder before sending a time-sensitive instrument.
Property and ownership records should be used for property, title and public-record research only.
Do not use this information for employment screening, tenant screening, credit eligibility, insurance underwriting or another FCRA-regulated purpose. This website is not a Consumer Reporting Agency.
Fast answers
Washington County UT Recorder FAQs
Where is the Washington County Utah Recorder?
The Washington County Recorder/Surveyor is at 111 East Tabernacle, St. George, Utah 84770.
What is the Washington County Recorder phone number?
The Recorder/Surveyor office publishes 435-301-7680 as its main phone number.
Who is the Washington County Utah Recorder/Surveyor?
The official county contact page identifies Gary Christensen as Recorder/Surveyor.
How do I search Washington County Utah deeds and ownership records?
Open the official Recorder/Surveyor page and select Property Search from the “I Want To” menu.
How much does it cost to record a document in Washington County Utah?
Effective May 6, 2026, the county lists a $45 base recording fee for applicable documents, plus $2 for each legal description over ten.
What time does Washington County stop accepting recordings?
The Recorder/Surveyor states that recordings will not be accepted after 4:45 PM Mountain Time.
Can I eRecord a deed in Washington County?
Yes. Washington County lists CSC, Indecomm and Simplifile as eRecording vendors.
Does Washington County offer property fraud alerts?
Yes. The county offers a free Property Watch service that can notify owners about recorded changes connected with their property.
How far back do Washington County historical property tools go?
The county’s Old Abstract tool covers historical property-title abstracts from 1854 through 1992.
Where do I find Washington County boundary surveys?
Record of Survey plats are maintained by the Recorder/Surveyor and can be viewed through Recorder Property Search or at the office.
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