Your Trusted Source for Real Property Records and Document Services
The Recorder of Deeds, is a part of the Office of Tax and Revenue. This office keeps all official records about land and property in Washington, D.C. It collects taxes and fees when people file documents involving property. These records are saved and made available for the public to view.
Find and download the forms to file in DC.
General Recording Requirements and Fees
Check the basic rules and how much it cost to file.
Commercial Refinance and Modification Recording Requirements
Understand the specific requirements for recording commercial refinance or modification documents with the Recorder of Deeds.
Find out the benefits of filing using the safe eRecording system.
Recordation & Transfer Tax Exemption Requirements
See if you qualify for tax exemptions and what documents you need.
Search and look at public records and document images going back to August 1921. (Note: This link goes to a private website, not run by the D.C. Government.)
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Get answers to common questions like how to file documents, how to pay, and hot to get copies.
Contact The Recorder of Deeds
1101 4th Street, SW, 5th Floor
Washington, DC 20024
Phone: (202) 727-5374
Fax: (202) 727-9629
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