Alameda, CA · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Alameda
Under contract on a Alameda (pop. 1,682,353) 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 Alameda
Alameda 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 Alameda? See the Alameda recording reference.
Securing a contract in Alameda — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Alameda?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Alameda 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 Alameda allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Alameda supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC), so a compliant memorandum can be on record quickly.
What does it cost to record a memorandum in Alameda?
$89.00 per title (first page, standard 8.5x11) first / $3.00 per additional page (backside counts as a page) add'l (+Building Homes and Jobs Act (SB2) fee of $75 per title, up to $225 max per transaction, unless statutorily exempt; $3 additional fee if a cover sheet must be added for missing margin space) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.