WA HB2067

Eliminates multiple document recording surcharges that currently fund programs beyond basic recording services, including surcharges for historical document preservation, local government archives, mortgage fraud prosecution, the covenant homeownership program, and growth management planning

Sets a flat $30 per document recording fee, replacing the previous per-page fee structure that charged $5 for the first page plus $1 for each additional page, plus various surcharges

County auditor offices may charge no more than their actual costs of document recording or $30, whichever is less, with actual costs estimated at approximately $21 per document

Transfers any residual balance from the centennial document preservation and modernization account to the state general fund

Takes effect June 30, 2026