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Sometimes all I can say in response to the Recorder’s Office is simply, “Argh!” and a very deep breath... </div>
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If it helps, I’ve called in the past and asked to speak with a supervisor. After reviewing the record, they normally very reluctantly apologize and agree to record it if I resubmit. However, getting a supervisor on the phone usually takes a significant amount
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In some cases, when I know I’m right and the comment is incorrect, I simply resubmit the document—hoping it lands on the desk of a different agent who knows what they’re doing—and it gets recorded without issue. Surprisingly I have had 100% success rate with
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When I run into issues or one-offs like that, I always ask the supervisor if the situation could be used as a training opportunity to help get all the agents on the same page to avoid incorrect rejections. They always say “of course,” but I highly doubt it
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#002060">As Setareh said, “</span><span style="font-family:"Garamond",serif; color:black">you never know what creative new rule an agent might decide to enforce that
day....” </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#002060">Well, here’s that new “rule.”</span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#002060">I electronically submitted a Death Certificate for recording in King County to perfect conveyance under a Transfer on Death Deed affecting two properties –
one in Auburn and one in Maple Valley. </span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#002060">They rejected it saying, “</span><i><span style="font-size:10.5pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif; color:#555555">MUST USE THE MULTIPLE LOCATION REETA
NOT SINGLE LOCATION BECAUSE NOT EVERY PARCEL/PROPERTY IS IN THE SAME JURSDICTION. YOU CAN FIND THE MULTIPLE LOCATION REETA ON DEPT OF REVENUE'S WEBSITE UNDER REET FORMS. FOR MULTIPLE LOCATION REETA, YOU MUST ALSO INCLUDE THEIR MULTIPLE LOCATION WORKSHEET WITH
THE REETA PER DEPT OF REVENUE'S REQUIREMENTS.”</span></i></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#002060">I resubmitted using the multiple location REETA.
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#002060">They rejected it now saying, “</span><i><span style="font-size:10.5pt; font-family:"Times New Roman",serif; color:#555555">DIFFERENT JURISTICTIONS REQUIRE SEPERATE
REETAS.”</span></i><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#002060"></span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#002060">Given their response, why does the multiple location REETA even exist?
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial",sans-serif; color:#002060">I’m not sure this is coming from the County Records Inspector General.</span></p>
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<b>On Behalf Of </b>Eric Nelsen<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Friday, July 18, 2025 3:32 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv <wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [WSBAPT] King County recording of death certificate after Comm Prop Agrmt</span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Thank you Setareh! I’ll let everyone know if I get my hand bit when submitting the redacted death certificate.</span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Sincerely,</span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Eric</span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Eric C. Nelsen</span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Sayre Law Offices, PLLC</span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">1417 31st Ave South</span></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Seattle WA 98144-3909</span></p>
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<b>On Behalf Of </b>Setareh Mahmoodi<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Friday, July 18, 2025 3:24 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv <<a href="mailto:wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com">wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>><br>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Garamond",serif; color:black">Hi Eric, </span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Garamond",serif; color:black">We routinely record redacted death certificates and I typically redact more than just the Social Security number. I often remove other confidential information such as health-related
details, etc. I have not encountered an issue with redaction with the recorder's office or a title company. </span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Garamond",serif; color:black">Of course, a coversheet is required. Depending on the circumstances, I may also record an Affidavit of Surviving Spouse. If you have an online e-recording account or use another
recording platform, you can submit the documents electronically for a minimal fee, which makes the process much more efficient. Once recorded, I instruct the client to contact the King County Assessor’s Office to request removal of the decedent’s name from
the property tax records and related accounts.</span></p>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Garamond",serif; color:black">So far, the recording gremlin hasn’t gotten me—but there’s always a next time! I do say a quiet prayer and pay my respects to the recording gods with each submission, because you
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<p class="x_elementtoproof" style="background:white"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt; font-family:"Garamond",serif; color:#222222">Setareh Mahmoodi </span></b></p>
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<p class="x_elementtoproof" style="background:white"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt; font-family:"Garamond",serif; color:#222222">Law Offices of Setareh Mahmoodi, PS</span></b></p>
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<a href="mailto:wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com">wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a> <<a href="mailto:wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com">wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>> on behalf of Eric Nelsen <<a href="mailto:eric@sayrelawoffices.com">eric@sayrelawoffices.com</a>><br>
<b>Sent:</b> Friday, July 18, 2025 10:20 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv <<a href="mailto:wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com">wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [WSBAPT] King County recording of death certificate after Comm Prop Agrmt</span>
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<p class="x_xmsonormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Counselors:</span></p>
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<p class="x_xmsonormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">What is the current state of affairs with the King County Recorder, when recording a death certificate?</span></p>
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<li class="x_xmsolistparagraph" style="margin-left:0in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Can I redact SSN, or will it be rejected because redaction of official documents isn’t allowed?</span></li><li class="x_xmsolistparagraph" style="margin-left:0in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Do I need a REET Affidavit to accompany it, if I’m recording solely to follow up an already-recorded Community Property Agreement?</span></li></ol>
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<li class="x_xmsolistparagraph" style="margin-left:0in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">WAC 459-61A-303(2)(m) says an affidavit is required if recording a death certificate “pursuant to a previously recorded transfer on death deed.” But I’m not recording for
that reason.</span></li><li class="x_xmsolistparagraph" style="margin-left:0in"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">WAC 459-61A-303(2)(a) says an affidavit is required if recording “a transfer” “in fulfillment of a community property agreement.” But I’m not recording “a transfer” document.</span></li></ol>
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<p class="x_xmsonormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Anything else I should know? Are we required to submit only before 9:30 AM on alternate Thursdays in odd-numbered months, unless an exemption is obtained from the County Records Inspector General who lurks
in a basement office beneath an anonymous abandoned warehouse in the SoDo district and only stamps paperwork in person?</span></p>
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<p class="x_xmsonormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Sincerely,</span></p>
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<p class="x_xmsonormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Eric</span></p>
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<p class="x_xmsonormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Eric C. Nelsen</span></p>
<p class="x_xmsonormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Sayre Law Offices, PLLC</span></p>
<p class="x_xmsonormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">1417 31st Ave South</span></p>
<p class="x_xmsonormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Seattle WA 98144-3909</span></p>
<p class="x_xmsonormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">206-625-0092</span></p>
<p class="x_xmsonormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><a href="mailto:eric@sayrelawoffices.com">eric@sayrelawoffices.com</a></span></p>
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