Tuscaloosa, AL · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Tuscaloosa
Under contract on a Tuscaloosa (pop. 227,036) 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. You complete and sign it online; Jurably notarizes and records it.
How it works in Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC), 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 Tuscaloosa? See the Tuscaloosa recording reference.
Securing a contract in Tuscaloosa — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Tuscaloosa?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Tuscaloosa real-property records. It puts the public on notice of your equitable interest so the seller can’t cleanly sell to someone else. Notarized online, recorded with the county, and returned to you.
Does Tuscaloosa allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Tuscaloosa supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC), so a compliant memorandum can be on record quickly.
What does it cost to record a memorandum in Tuscaloosa?
One flat price that includes the county fee ($5.00 (basic one-page document: $3.00/page + $2.00 Probate Judge fee, max 2 names) first / $3.00 per page beyond first (max 2 names); $1.00 per additional name add'l (+Deed tax $0.50 per $500 ($1.00 per $1,000); mortgage tax $0.15 per $100 (in $100 increments); UCC filings $20.00 for one debtor + $1.00 per additional debtor; certified copies $1.00/page + $3.00/document)), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.