Recorder of Deeds The Recorder of Deeds, an administration in the Office of Tax and Revenue, is the official repository of all land records and general public instruments for the District of Columbia. The office is responsible for the collection of all recordation and transfer tax and filing fees on instruments being recorded and maintains these records for public inspection. Document Images (November 1973 - Present) Fee Charges Forms Center Frequently Asked Questions Uniform Commercial Code Filings District of Columbia Government Recorder of Deeds 515 D Street, NW Washington DC 20001 (202) 727-5374 Hours of Operations: Recording Documents 8:30 am - 3:45 pm Document Research 8:30 am - 4:30 pm