Whatcom County Bargain and Sale Deed Form (Washington)
All Whatcom County specific forms and documents listed below are included in your immediate download package:
Bargain and Sale Deed Form
Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.
Included Whatcom County compliant document last validated/updated 10/25/2024
Bargain and Sale Deed Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the form.
Included Whatcom County compliant document last validated/updated 2/21/2024
Completed Example of the Bargain and Sale Deed Document
Example of a properly completed form for reference.
Included Whatcom County compliant document last validated/updated 6/11/2024
The following Washington and Whatcom County supplemental forms are included as a courtesy with your order:
When using these Bargain and Sale Deed forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in Whatcom County. The executed documents should then be recorded in the following office:
Whatcom County Auditor: Recording
311 Grand Ave, Suite 103, Bellingham, Washington 98225
Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 M-F
Phone: (360) 778-5100
Local jurisdictions located in Whatcom County include:
- Acme
- Bellingham
- Blaine
- Custer
- Deming
- Everson
- Ferndale
- Lummi Island
- Lynden
- Maple Falls
- Nooksack
- Point Roberts
- Sumas
How long does it take to get my forms?
Forms are available immediately after submitting payment.
How do I get my forms, are they emailed?
Immediately after you submit payment, the Whatcom County forms you order will be available for download directly from your account. You can then download the forms to your computer. If you do not already have an account, one will be created for you as part of the order process, and your login details will be provided to you. If you encounter any issues accessing your forms, please reach out to our support team for assistance. Forms are NOT emailed to you.
What does "validated/updated" mean?
This indicates the most recent date when at least one of the following occurred:
- Updated: The document was updated or changed to remain compliant.
- Validated: The document was examined by an attorney or staff, or it was successfully recorded in Whatcom County using our eRecording service.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Whatcom County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Whatcom County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.
Can the Bargain and Sale Deed forms be re-used?
Yes. You can re-use the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have more than one property in Whatcom County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Whatcom County.
What are supplemental forms?
Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by Washington or Whatcom County. These could be tax related, informational, or even as simple as a coversheet. Supplemental forms are provided for free with your order where available.
What type of files are the forms?
All of our Whatcom County Bargain and Sale Deed forms are PDFs. You will need to have or get Adobe Reader to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.
Do I need any special software to use these forms?
You will need to have Adobe Reader installed on your computer to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.
Do I have to enter all of my property information online?
No. The blank forms are downloaded to your computer and you fill them out there, at your convenience.
Can I save the completed form, email it to someone?
Yes, you can save your deed form at any point with your information in it. The forms can also be emailed, blank or complete, as attachments.
Are there any recurring fees involved?
No. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.
A bargain and sale deed is a conveyance of property rights wherein the grantor (owner) guarantees to the grantee (buyer) that during the time the grantor owned the real estate, he/she did nothing to cloud the title to the property.
In Washington, statutory bargain and sale deeds are governed by RCW 64.04.040. The statute defines the covenant to the grantee this way: "the grantor was seized of an indefeasible estate in fee simple, free from encumbrances, done or suffered from the grantor, except the rents and services that may be reserved, and also for quiet enjoyment against the grantor, his heirs and assigns, unless limited by express words contained in such deed; and the grantee, his heirs, executors, administrators and assigns may recover in any action for breaches as if such covenants were expressly inserted."
As with other deeds in Washington, record an executed bargain and sale deed at the recorder's office located in the same county as the land. Recording is the essential final step in land sales -- presenting the deed for entry into the public record keeps the property's chain of title updated and provides notice to any potential buyers about the change in ownership.
(Washington B&SD Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)
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The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Whatcom County recording requirements for formatting. If there's an issue caused by our formatting, we'll make it right and refund your payment.
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