Washington Deed of Trust Form

Washington Deed of Trust Form

A Washington deed of trust transfers title of a borrower’s property to a trustee as collateral for a home loan provided by a lender. After the borrower’s debt is settled, their title will be reconveyed to them. If the borrower fails to repay the lender, the trustee can foreclose and sell the property without a court order.

Last updated May 10th, 2025

A Washington deed of trust transfers title of a borrower’s property to a trustee as collateral for a home loan provided by a lender. After the borrower’s debt is settled, their title will be reconveyed to them. If the borrower fails to repay the lender, the trustee can foreclose and sell the property without a court order.

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Formatting Requirements

A deed of trust is to be recorded with the County Auditor.^[1] The signing parties must have their signatures acknowledged by a notary public.^[2]

The trust deed must adhere to these formatting requirements^[3]:

Three-inch margin on the top of the first page
One-inch margins on every other side of every other page.
8.5″ x 14″ maximum size of the paper
Font at least eight point

Agriculture Properties

Deeds of trust cannot be executed for properties primarily used for agriculture, as a non-judicial foreclosure is not permitted in these cases.^[4]

Deed of Trust (Preview)

Washington Deed Of Trust Form

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