District of Columbia, District of Columbia
E-Recording EligibleDistrict of Columbia accepts electronic recording for real estate documents.
District of Columbia at a glance
- Population (2024 est.)
- 702,250
- Recording office
- DC Office of Recorder of Deeds
- Typical home value (May 2026)
- $582,000
- FIPS code
- 11001
Reach the recording office in District of Columbia
The DC Office of Recorder of Deeds handles real estate recording in District of Columbia. Its direct phone number, office hours, and e-recording portal are published on the county's official website:
Visit dc.govOfficial county website (source: Wikidata). It's the authoritative place to find the recorder's contact details — confirm phone and hours there before submitting time-sensitive documents.
Yes — District of Columbia accepts electronic recording. Deeds, mortgages, satisfactions, and other notarized real estate documents can be submitted digitally to the DC Office of Recorder of Deeds's office through approved e-recording channels instead of mailing paper originals, which typically cuts recording turnaround from days to hours.
District of Columbia is home to about 702,250 residents (U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate). Its population has grown about 4.7% since 2020. Typical home values in the county are around $582,000 (Zillow Home Value Index, May 2026), so promptly and correctly recorded deeds and liens matter for buyers, sellers, and lenders here.
In Washington, DC, all real property documents are recorded with the DC Office of Recorder of Deeds, part of the Office of Tax and Revenue.
For remote online notarization (RON), e-recording eligibility means the entire transaction can stay digital: sign and notarize online with Notaron, then submit the notarized document electronically for recording — no printing, shipping, or wet-ink originals. Title companies, lenders, and signing services use this combination to close and record the same day.
Frequently asked questions
Does District of Columbia accept electronic recording?
Yes. District of Columbia accepts electronic recording, so deeds, mortgages, and other real estate documents can be submitted digitally through approved e-recording channels.
Who records deeds in District of Columbia?
Real estate documents are recorded by the DC Office of Recorder of Deeds.
Can I notarize online and record in District of Columbia?
Yes. Remote online notarization is valid in District of Columbia, and because this recorder accepts electronic documents, a document notarized online with Notaron can be e-recorded without ever being printed.
Who uses e-recording with online notarization?
Notaron pairs 24/7 remote online notarization with e-recording-ready output, built for the teams that record documents in District of Columbia every day.
Title & escrow companies
Close remotely and record in District of Columbia the same day: RON-notarized closing packages go straight from signing to e-recording — no courier, no mail-back.
Notaron for title companies →Lenders & loan servicing
Fund faster in District of Columbia: e-recordable mortgages, deeds of trust, and satisfactions notarized online cut days off recording turnaround and reduce rejection risk.
Notaron for lenders →Law firms & attorneys
Deeds, POAs, and estate documents for District of Columbia clients can be notarized on video and e-recorded without the client ever leaving home.
Notaron for law firms →Notarize online and e-record in District of Columbia
Connect with a licensed notary on video 24/7 — $25 per session, and your notarized documents are ready for electronic recording.
Start a NotarizationPopulation: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 county estimates. Home values: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI). County data updated 2026-07-11. E-recording eligibility is reviewed regularly but can change — confirm with the recording office before submitting time-sensitive documents.