Why are documents watermarked with Unofficial Document?

The website is made available in order for the public to obtain information regarding the documents that are on file in the Whatcom County Auditor’s Office. You can request a certified copy by mail or come into the Whatcom County Auditor’s Office. Copy of a Document.

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1. Where do I obtain a form for recording purposes?
2. How do I change the ownership of a piece of property?
3. How do I remove or add a name from my property?
4. How do I transfer property?
5. How do I do a title search?
6. What does the Auditors Office staff look for in a legal document?
7. How can I tell if my documents are correct before I record them?
8. What is a multiple title document?
9. I received a document in the mail that says Reconveyance on it, what is it?
10. How do I get a copy of my deed (or any other recorded instrument)?
11. Do you accept faxed requests?
12. How long does it take for a document to be recorded and returned by mail?
13. Can I search property records to find the owner of a parcel when I only have the address?
14. Can you tell me who the owner of a piece of property is by parcel number or street address?
15. Do you have birth and death records?
16. Where do I obtain information regarding divorce or probate records?
17. How do I find out about property tax information?
18. Are there document types that are restricted from viewing online?
19. How long between when a document is recorded and when it is available on your website?
20. Why was no image available for the document I tried to view online?
21. Why are documents watermarked with Unofficial Document?
22. I don’t want to have my documents appear on the website, can I have them removed from view?