Washington State Law requires that a Real Estate Excise Tax Affidavit be completed and signed prior to a deed being recorded to transfer ownership of real property:
Real Estate Excise tax must be paid in cash or certified funds, made payable to the Yakima County Treasurer.
If you are transferring ownership of a manufactured/mobile home and you have not been to the Department of Licensing to eliminate the title after being affixed to your land, you will need a Mobile Home Real Estate Excise Tax Affidavit Form (PDF)
Any person having paid the real estate excise tax in error may apply for a refund of the amount overpaid by submitting a completed refund request form: