Contra Costa, CA · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Contra Costa
Under contract on a Contra Costa (pop. 1,165,927) 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 Contra Costa
Contra Costa supports electronic recording (via Simplifile), 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 Contra Costa? See the Contra Costa recording reference.
Securing a contract in Contra Costa — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Contra Costa?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Contra Costa 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 Contra Costa allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Contra Costa supports electronic recording (via Simplifile), so a compliant memorandum can be on record quickly.
What does it cost to record a memorandum in Contra Costa?
$14.00 (plus $75 SB2/Building Homes and Jobs Act fee per transaction per parcel unless exempt) first / $3.00 per additional page (see current fee schedule PDF) add'l (+Additional fees for non-conforming pages, additional titles/references; see Regular Recording fee schedule page) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.