[WSBARP] Jefferson County Auditor Demanding REETA to Record Transfer on Death Deed

[Dwight Bickel]

Why is it so difficult for the DOR representatives at the County Recorder to read and follow their own regulations?

WAC 458-61A-303
Affidavit.
(3) Affidavit not required. The real estate excise tax affidavit is not required nor accepted for the following transactions including, but not limited to:
(j) The recording of a transfer on death deed


Dwight A. Bickel
Real Property Title Advisor
Washington Title Professional
Dwight at DwightBickel.com<mailto:Dwight at DwightBickel.com>
https:/dwightbickel.com

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Subject: [WSBARP] Jefferson County Auditor Demanding REETA to Record Transfer on Death Deed

Listmates:

The Jefferson County Auditor continues to lead the State as the ultimate gate keeper for recording deeds.  It just kicked back a Transfer on Death Deed claiming it requires a REETA and, of course, $10.  Am I missing something?  WAC 458-61A-303(3)(j) specifically exempts a TOD recording from the REETA requirement, which, not surprisingly, in 303(2)(m), requires the REETA to perfect the transfer following the Transferor's death.  What should one do, just pay the blood money and be done with it?

Jeff Davis
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