Butte, CA · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Butte
Under contract on a Butte (pop. 211,632) 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 Butte
Butte 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 Butte? See the Butte recording reference.
Securing a contract in Butte — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Butte?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Butte 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 Butte allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Butte supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC), so a compliant memorandum can be on record quickly.
What does it cost to record a memorandum in Butte?
$15.00 first page first / $3.00 per additional page of the same document add'l (+Building Homes and Jobs Act (SB2) fee, additional $75 per document, effective 1/1/2018 (subject to statutory caps/exemptions)) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.