Washoe County, Nevada • Recorder deeds and records guide • reviewed September 19, 2026
Washoe County NV Recorder: Deeds, Official Records, Copies, Fees and Search Steps
The Washoe County Recorder records and preserves deeds, liens, homestead declarations, maps, UCC documents, mining records and marriage records.
Use the Recorder when you need a recorded deed, certified copy, recording fee, Declaration of Value, eRecording, map record or property-record alert.
Use the Washoe County Assessor for APN, assessed value and parcel data. Use the Washoe County Treasurer for property tax bills and payments.
Fast answer
Washoe County Recorder Quick Facts
County Recorder Kalie M. Work records and preserves official county records.
Use this number for copies, recording questions and general Recorder help.
Building A, Rooms 140/150, Reno, NV 89512.
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time, closed on legal holidays.
General document recording fee shown on the official Recorder fee schedule.
Real Property Transfer Tax applies when an interest in real property is conveyed.
Online real-estate document index coverage begins November 1991.
Online document images are available from August 16, 1999 forward.
If you need a deed copy, search the Recorder portal by grantor/grantee name first. If you only have an address or APN, start with the Assessor to identify owner and parcel details.
Avoid the wrong office
Recorder vs Assessor vs Treasurer in Washoe County
Washoe County Recorder
Use for: deeds, liens, homesteads, maps, marriage records, mining records, UCC records, recorded copies and eRecording.
Address: 1001 E. Ninth Street, Bldg. A, Rooms 140/150, Reno, NV 89512
Phone: 775-328-3660
Email: record@washoecounty.gov
Open Recorder OfficeWashoe County Assessor
Use for: APN, taxable value, property characteristics, maps, owner mailing address and assessment questions.
Address: 1001 E. 9th Street, Bldg. D, Reno, NV 89512
Real property phone: 775-328-2277
Email: assessor@washoecounty.gov
Open AssessorWashoe County Treasurer
Use for: property tax bills, online payments, tax due dates and delinquent tax questions.
Address: 1001 E. 9th Street, Room D140, Reno, NV 89512
Phone: 775-328-2510
Email: tax@washoecounty.gov
Open TreasurerDeed copy or recording question → Recorder. Parcel value or APN question → Assessor. Property tax bill or payment question → Treasurer.
Search walkthrough
How to Search Washoe County Recorder Deeds and Official Records
The Recorder’s official portal searches recorded real estate, marriage, UCC, map and other official records.
For real-estate deeds, the most reliable search is usually by party name and approximate recording year.
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Open the Recorder self-service portal.
Use the official Washoe County Recorder search system, not a third-party people-search site.
Open Document Search and Copies -
Choose the official records search.
Use this path for deeds, liens, homesteads, deed of trust records and many property-related recordings.
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Search by grantor or grantee name.
Recorder guidance says records are indexed by name. Try last name, space, first name with no comma.
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Add an approximate recording date.
A date range helps reduce unrelated results, especially for common names.
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Open the matching document record.
Confirm recording date, document type, parties and document number before ordering a copy.
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Download, print or order the copy you need.
Watermarked unofficial real-estate documents may be available online at no charge. Plain and certified copies have statutory fees.
After opening the search portal
Click the official records area, enter the party name, narrow by recording date, then open the correct result.
Save the document number. You will need it for copy requests, certified copies or follow-up calls.
Copies and certificates
How to Order Deed Copies, Certified Copies and Digital Certified Copies
Unofficial real-estate documents can be downloaded or printed from the portal with a watermark.
Use this when you need a clean copy but not a certification.
Added when you need the Recorder to certify a document copy.
You can search and order through the self-service portal. You can also request copies by phone, email or mail.
After opening the copy portal
Search the document, confirm the document number, select the copy type, and choose plain or certified copy based on your need.
If you request by email or mail, include the document number, names on the document, recording date if known, copy type and return contact information.
Recording a deed
Recording Requirements for Deeds and Real Property Documents
A recorded deed becomes part of Washoe County’s official records, but the Recorder does not decide whether the deed is legally correct.
The office cannot prepare documents, choose your form, give legal advice or provide notary services.
Document size and paper: Recording guidance points to white, 20-pound, 8.5 by 11 inch paper for many documents.
Readable text: Avoid colored highlighting, tiny fonts, overlapping seals and hard-to-image pages.
APN and grantee address: Many real-property documents must include the APN and grantee mailing address.
Tax statement address: Deeds such as grant, bargain and sale deeds, quitclaim deeds, warranty deeds and trustee’s deeds need a tax mailing address.
Legal description: If metes and bounds are used, Nevada requirements can require preparer name and mailing address unless a prior recorded document number is used.
Notary acknowledgment: Documents affecting real-property title generally need proper acknowledgment.
Return address: Show where the document should be returned after recording.
Document title: Identify the document type clearly on the document.
After opening recording requirements
Check document format, APN, grantee mailing address, tax mailing address, notary acknowledgment and return address before you submit.
If you are unsure which deed to use or how to draft it, contact a Nevada attorney, title company or escrow company.
Costs
Washoe County Recorder Fees and Transfer Tax
General document recording fee.
Notice of Default recording fee listed by the Recorder.
Collected when an interest in real property is conveyed.
Map recording fee, plus additional page fees when applicable.
Parcel map and survey map recording fee.
Certified copy requires an additional certification fee.
Open simple Real Property Transfer Tax estimate
Estimated transfer tax: $2,050.00
Property transfers
Declaration of Value: What Deed Filers Should Check
Nevada property transfers generally require a Declaration of Value when a deed or other conveyance is recorded.
Washoe County states that beginning January 1, 2026, it can only accept the newest Declaration of Value form containing the new section 2b, Property Tax Abatement.
APN: list all affected parcel numbers. If more than four APNs are involved, attach the remaining list.
Sales price or value: use the full purchase price, or follow the county guidance when there is no sale.
Transfer tax value: calculate the taxable value based on the form instructions.
Exemption claimed: enter the exemption number and provide supporting documentation when required.
Grantor and grantee: complete names and addresses for seller and buyer are required.
Signature: the form requires one original signature.
After opening the Declaration of Value form
Confirm it is the current 2026-ready version, fill in APN, sales price, transfer tax value, exemption number if claimed and grantor/grantee information.
Attach supporting documents if claiming a transfer-tax exemption.
APN and address issue
Can You Search Washoe County Recorder Records by Address or APN?
The Recorder’s official guidance says real-estate document searches need at least one party name and an approximate transaction date.
Recorder guidance also says you cannot search real-estate documents by street address or legal description.
APN searching exists, but the Recorder warns that APN indexing is not complete and is not guaranteed.
If you have only an address: use the Assessor search first to find the owner name and APN.
If you have only an APN: try the APN field in Recorder search, but also search by owner name.
If results look incomplete: try prior owner names, approximate recording dates and document type filters.
If you need a title search: contact a title company. The Recorder does not perform full title searches.
After opening APN search guidance
Read the APN limitation notice first. Then open Document Search and Copies, choose Official Records, and look for the APN search field.
If the APN search does not find the expected deed, repeat the search by grantor/grantee name.
Property-record protection
Recording Notification Service for Property Owners
Washoe County offers a Recording Notification Service that can email alerts when a document is recorded with matching name or parcel information.
This does not block recordings. It helps you notice a recording quickly so you can review it.
After opening the notification page
Sign up using your name and/or parcel number. Watch your email for alerts and open the Recorder portal if a notice appears.
If the recorded document looks suspicious, contact the Recorder and seek legal advice quickly.
Nevada homestead warning
Declaration of Homestead Is Not a Property Tax Exemption
Washoe County provides Declaration of Homestead and Abandonment of Homestead forms.
In Nevada, a recorded Declaration of Homestead is generally about protecting home equity. It is not the same as a property-tax homestead exemption.
If you need help deciding whether a homestead declaration fits your situation, speak with a qualified Nevada attorney.
Open Homestead and Abandonment formsSubmit without visiting
eRecording in Washoe County
eRecording lets customers securely submit documents through the internet instead of mailing or delivering paper documents in person.
Washoe County lists eRecording partners such as CSC, Deeds.com, eRecording Partners Network, Hopdox, Tyler Recording Access and Simplifile.
eRecording is a delivery method. It does not make an incorrect deed legally valid. The Recorder still cannot provide legal advice or notary services.
Visit in person
Washoe County Recorder Office Map and Arrival Tips
The Recorder is located at the Washoe County complex at 1001 E. Ninth Street in Reno.
Bring the document number if you need a copy. Bring the original signed and notarized document if you are recording.
Washoe County Recorder
1001 E. Ninth Street, Bldg. A, Rooms 140/150
Reno, NV 89512
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. PT
Arrival tip: use the county campus address, then look for Building A and Recorder rooms 140/150.
Decision path
What Should You Do Next?
I need a deed copy: search by grantor/grantee name, open the document record and order a plain or certified copy.
I only know the property address: use the Assessor first to find owner and APN, then search Recorder records by name.
I need to record a deed: review recording requirements, complete the Declaration of Value if required, and confirm fees before submitting.
I need property tax information: use the Treasurer for tax bills and the Assessor for value or APN questions.
I am worried about deed fraud: sign up for the Recording Notification Service and review any alert quickly.
I need legal title advice: contact a Nevada attorney or title company. The Recorder cannot decide legal ownership for you.
Important caution
Independent Information and Property-Records Notice
This page is independent informational content. It is not the official website of Washoe County, the Washoe County Recorder, Assessor, Treasurer or any Nevada government agency.
It is not legal advice, title advice, tax advice or a substitute for an official recorded document, title report or legal opinion.
Recording rules, fees, forms, office hours and online systems can change. Verify current details directly with the responsible office before recording, paying or relying on a document.
Property records should not be used for employment, tenant screening, credit, insurance underwriting or any purpose regulated by the Fair Credit Reporting Act. This website is not a Consumer Reporting Agency.
FAQs
Washoe County Recorder FAQs
How do I search Washoe County Recorder deeds?
Open the Washoe County Recorder self-service portal, choose the official records search, and search by grantor or grantee name with an approximate recording date.
Can I search Recorder records by street address?
Recorder guidance says real-estate documents cannot be searched by address or legal description. Start with the Assessor if you only have an address.
Can I search Washoe Recorder records by APN?
APN searching is available, but Washoe County warns that APN indexing is not complete and is not guaranteed. Search by owner name too.
What years are online for Washoe County deed records?
Washoe County says online real-estate document searching covers November 1991 to current, with images from August 16, 1999 to current.
How much does it cost to record a deed in Washoe County?
The general document recording fee is $43.00. A deed may also require Real Property Transfer Tax and a Declaration of Value.
How much is a certified deed copy?
Plain document copies are listed at $1.00 per page, and certification adds a $4.00 certification fee.
Does the Washoe County Recorder prepare deeds?
No. The Recorder cannot prepare documents, choose the correct form, give legal advice or provide notary services.
What is the Declaration of Value?
It is a required form for many property transfers. It reports APN, value, transfer tax value, exemption information and grantor/grantee details.
Is a Nevada Declaration of Homestead a property-tax exemption?
No. A recorded Nevada Declaration of Homestead is generally about protecting home equity. It is not the same as a property-tax exemption.
Who handles property tax bills in Washoe County?
The Washoe County Treasurer handles property tax bills and payments. The Recorder handles recorded documents, not tax collection.
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