File a Memorandum of Contract — and put your interest on record.
You have a property under a signed contract. A recorded Memorandum of Contract puts the public — including title companies and closing attorneys — on notice that your deal exists. It's the best step you can take to keep the property from being sold out from under you while your contract is live. Jurably files it end to end.
- Instrument
- 2026-0148207
- County
- Harris, TX
- Purchase price
- not disclosed
- Status
- recorded
- Expires
- 180 days · renewable
Plain notice that your contract exists.
A Memorandum of Contract is a short, recordable document that gives public notice a property is already under a purchase agreement. It doesn’t reveal your price or private terms — it simply references the signed contract between buyer and seller and identifies the property by its legal description.
Once it’s recorded in the county real-property records, anyone who searches title — the next buyer, a lender, a title company — is on notice of your equitable interest as the buyer under that contract. That’s what protects your position while you work toward closing.
Recording lawful notice of a real contract is long-standing practice, and some states pair it with extra steps — owner notices, particular formats, supporting documents. Whatever your state requires, Jurably handles the whole filing for you.
One flat filing. Everything included.
Not just a document dropped at the clerk — the complete filing, handled end to end and tracked to a recording number.
Recorded Memorandum of Contract
A short instrument filed into the county real-property records. It shows a signed contract exists on the property — without exposing your price or private terms. You get the official recording number.
State requirements handled, if required
Some states pair the filing with extra steps — an owner notice, particular formatting, supporting documents. Whatever your state requires, it's part of the same flat price.
Your terms stay private
The public record shows that a contract exists and who the parties are. Your purchase price and every private term of your deal stay off the record.
180-day term, renewable
Every filing is written to expire on its own in 180 days, so notice never lingers past your deal. Still open? Renew it. Done early? Release it.
Six steps, start to recorded.
You verify the facts; we handle the logistics — notarization, any required notices, and county recording. We file the same or next business day.
- 01
Upload your contract
Start with your signed residential purchase agreement — the one where you’re the buyer.
- 02
We read the key fields
Jurably pulls the parties, legal description, property address, and closing date from your document.
- 03
You verify every field
Nothing files until you’ve checked each line. You stay in control of what’s on record.
- 04
We check the details
We run the checks your state requires — owner records, legal description, county formatting — so your filing is accepted the first time.
- 05
Pay, then notarize online
One flat price. Complete your online notarization in minutes from your phone or laptop.
- 06
We record it & you track
We file with the county and handle any notices your state requires. Track it to a recording number in your dashboard.
A real, signed contract. That’s the whole gate.
- A genuine, already-signed residential purchase contract where you are the buyer.
- The property’s legal description (we help you pull it from county records).
- The current owner’s name as it appears on the deed or tax roll.
- About 10 minutes and a webcam for online notarization.
Notice — not leverage.
Jurably files notice of genuine, already-executed contracts only. No signed contract, no filing. We will not record a memorandum to “tie up,” pressure, or cloud a property you don’t actually have under agreement — that isn’t lawful notice, and it isn’t what this service is for.
Every filing handles any owner notice your state requires, is written to expire in 180 days, and can be released on request. That’s what keeps it clean.
It comes off as cleanly as it goes on.
Recorded
Your memorandum hits the county record, with any state-required notices handled.
Expires on its own
The filing lapses on its own. Still working the deal? Renew it before it does.
Released
Close or walk away, and your Release is ready to record so title clears promptly.
One flat price. Everything included.
Your remote online notary session, up to $40 of county recording fees, required notices, and tracking — one price, shown in full before you pay. Only a handful of high-fee states run above the covered amount.
- Recorded Memorandum of Contract
- Remote online notary session included
- Any notices your state requires, handled
- Valid 180 days, renewable
- Tracked to a recording number
- Your Release recorded at the county
- References your original recording automatically
- Self-record option always free — the document is yours
- Clears title promptly, every time
Deal running long? Renew from your filing page before day 180 — $149, everything included.
Lawful notice, done the right way.
A memorandum is public notice of a contract that already exists. It is not a lien, not a lis pendens, and not a device to cloud title or force a seller’s hand. Used properly, it’s an ordinary, long-recognized part of how real estate transactions are noticed.
Jurably keeps it that way by design: we require a genuine signed contract, handle any owner notice your state requires, write every filing to expire in 180 days, and release promptly on request.
Jurably is not a law firm, attorney, or title company, and does not provide legal advice. You select, complete, and sign your own document; we handle the notarization, mailing, and recording logistics. For advice about your contract or your rights, consult a licensed Texas attorney.
Straight answers.
Is a memorandum a lien on the property?
No. A memorandum is not a lien, a judgment, or a lis pendens. It is public notice that a purchase contract already exists — nothing more. It references your equitable interest as the buyer under that contract and lets future buyers, lenders, and title companies know to ask about it.
Can I use this to “cloud title” or pressure a seller?
No — and we won’t file it for that. A memorandum is lawful notice of a real, executed agreement. Jurably requires a genuine signed contract, handles any owner notice your state requires, writes every filing to expire, and releases promptly. If you don’t have the property under a legitimate contract, there’s nothing to give notice of.
Does the owner get notified?
Where state law requires notifying the owner of record — Texas does for residential filings — we handle that notice as part of the filing, and the record reflects it was properly given. Where it isn’t required, there’s nothing extra to send.
Why does the filing expire in 180 days?
Notice should last only as long as your deal does. Built-in expiration keeps old filings off the record and keeps the process honest. If your deal is still live, renew it from your filing page before it lapses ($149); if it’s done, release it.
How do I remove the memorandum when I’m finished?
With a Release. Request it from your filing page when your deal wraps up — $149, signed with the online notary and recorded by us. If you chose File + Release, it was signed in your original session and is held for you: download it for closing or have us record it, already paid.
Do I need a lawyer to file one?
No. This is a self-help filing: you select, complete, and sign your own document, and Jurably handles the notarization, mailing, and recording logistics. Jurably is not a law firm and does not give legal advice. If you have questions about your contract or your rights, talk to a licensed attorney in your state.
Which states can you file in?
We support memorandum filings in 28 states, county by county, filed the same or next business day. See the full breakdown on our coverage page.
More questions? See the full FAQ, check county coverage, or read how the whole process works.
Put your interest on record — today.
Upload your signed contract, verify the facts, and let Jurably handle the rest — notarized online, filed with the county, tracked to a recording number.
Texas residential · Not legal advice · You sign your own document