Documentary Transfer Tax (Washington)

Documentary Transfer Tax (Washington)

The State Documentary Transfer Tax is 1.28% of purchase price.
Local “Real Estate Excise Tax” varies from county to county, up to 2.78% of purchase price. Seller pays. There are some exemptions.
We recommend the client contacting a Title Company in Washington for more detailed information.

Updated September 11, 2011

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