Maricopa County, AZ · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Maricopa County
Under contract on a Maricopa County (pop. 4,420,568) 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 Maricopa County
Maricopa County 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 Maricopa County? See the Maricopa County recording reference.
Securing a contract in Maricopa County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Maricopa County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Maricopa County 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 Maricopa County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Maricopa County supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC), so a compliant memorandum can be on record quickly.
What does it cost to record a memorandum in Maricopa County?
One flat price that includes the county fee ($30.00 flat per document (except plats/surveys: $24.00 first page); some sources cite legacy $15 base + $1/page + $5 Affordable Housing Fund surcharge — confirm current schedule at recorder.maricopa.gov/recording/recording-fees.html first / No per-page charge for standard documents under current $30 flat schedule; plats/surveys $20.00 each additional page add'l (+$5.00 Affordable Housing Trust Fund surcharge noted on most recorded instruments (per search result); verify on official fee page)), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.