Mobile, AL · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Mobile
Under contract on a Mobile (pop. 414,809) property? Recording a memorandum of contract gives the public constructive notice of your equitable interest, so the seller can’t sell out from under you. Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it.
How it works in Mobile
Mobile supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC, ePN), so a compliant memorandum can be on record quickly. It is lawful notice of a genuine, executed contract — not a lien and not a pressure tactic. When your deal closes or ends, Jurably records a prompt release to clear the record.
Need the recorder-office details, fees, and formatting for Mobile? See the Mobile recording reference.
Securing a contract in Mobile — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Mobile?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Mobile real-property records. It puts the public on notice of your equitable interest so the seller can’t cleanly sell to someone else. Jurably prepares, notarizes, and files it for you.
Does Mobile allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Mobile supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC, ePN), so a compliant memorandum can be on record quickly.
What does it cost to record a memorandum in Mobile?
$2.50 per page first / $2.50 per page (plus additional $2.50 blank page if insufficient space for 2.5"x2.5" recording stamp) add'l (+Recordation stamp $1.00 per instrument; Special Recording Fee $2.00 per instrument; Mobile County Special Tax $10.00 on all taxable documents; deed tax $0.50 per $500 (rounded up) of value) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.