[WSBARP] Recording Deeds in Connection with either a Boundary Line Adjustment or Boundary Line Agreement

[Eric Nelsen]

Every deed needs a REETA, unfortunately. But the good news is there is a potential exemption:
https://app.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=458-61A-109 - see subsec. (2)(b). You might need to attach a narrative to the affidavit, to explain the settlement and confirm that there is no additional consideration beyond the boundary adjustment.

Sincerely,

Eric

Eric C. Nelsen
Sayre Law Offices, PLLC
1417 31st Ave South
Seattle WA 98144-3909
206-625-0092
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Subject: [WSBARP] Recording Deeds in Connection with either a Boundary Line Adjustment or Boundary Line Agreement

Listmates:

I find no WAC exemption under WAC 458-61A-200 section covering recording deeds under either a Boundary Adjustment, with county approval, or a Boundary Line Agreement.  I have never had to record such deeds as they were always handled by the surveyor.  A surveyor asked me if you really need an REETA to record such deeds.  I gather they do not.  But you still need to have the County Treasurer's office sign off on the deed, at least for a bla, saying that all real estate taxes have been paid for the year.  Have any of you dealt with this?

Jeff

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