Wasco County Clerk
About the Wasco County Clerk
Wasco County sits at the eastern gateway to the Columbia River Gorge, with The Dalles anchoring a landscape that runs from river bluffs north to the timbered slopes of Mount Hood National Forest in the south. Orchards, wheat, and livestock share the local economy with lumber, manufacturing, and a legacy of hydroelectric and aluminum production tied to the river. The county is also home to Celilo Village, one of the oldest continuously inhabited communities in North America, and shares the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Reservation with neighboring Jefferson County. With about 26,000 residents, the County Clerk's office in The Dalles handles a steady mix of urban and rural filings.
Cities and Communities Served
Recording jurisdiction runs countywide, not by city limits — if the property sits anywhere within Wasco County, this is the Clerk’s office that will accept the deed. That includes:
Incorporated cities: Antelope, Dufur, Maupin, Mosier, Shaniko, and The Dalles (county seat).
Unincorporated communities: Celilo Village, Simnasho, South Junction, Boyd, Criterion, Friend, Kingsley, Rice, Wapinitia, and Fairbanks.
The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Reservation extends into southern Wasco County (and neighboring Jefferson County); the unincorporated communities of Simnasho and South Junction sit within reservation boundaries. Property within reservation trust land generally is not recorded through the county the same way as fee land — contact the Confederated Tribes' Realty office or the BIA for guidance on trust-land transactions.
Office Details
Address: 401 E 3rd Street, Suite 100, The Dalles, OR 97058
Phone: (541) 506-2530
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (closed for lunch)
Recording Fee: Oregon recording fees are set individually by each county and change periodically — check Wasco County's current fee schedule or call the office to confirm the exact amount before filing.
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How to File a Document
- Prepare Your Document: Make sure your deed meets Oregon's formatting and content requirements before you file.
- Get It Notarized: Have the document signed in front of an Oregon notary public or other authorized official. No notary nearby in The Dalles? Oregon allows remote online notarization — you can have your Wasco County deed notarized online by an Oregon-commissioned notary instead.
- Meet Oregon's First-Page Requirements: Oregon law requires your deed's first page to show the title, grantor and grantee names, the true consideration, and an address for tax statements. If your document doesn't already include this, you'll need to attach a cover sheet, which adds $5 to the recording fee.
- Record It: You can file in person or by mail with the Wasco County Clerk's office.
- Pay the Recording Fee: Oregon recording fees are set individually by each county and change periodically — check the current fee schedule or call the office to confirm the exact amount before filing.
- Keep Your Receipt: Your recorded document (or a certified copy) is your proof of filing.
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