Question 1

How do I secure a real-estate contract in El Dorado?

Accepted Answer

Record a memorandum of contract in the El Dorado 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.

Question 2

Does El Dorado allow electronic recording of a memorandum?

Accepted Answer

El Dorado supports electronic recording (via Simplifile), so a compliant memorandum can be on record quickly.

Question 3

What does it cost to record a memorandum in El Dorado?

Accepted Answer

One flat price that includes the county fee ($14.00 (plus $75 SB2 fee per transaction per parcel unless exempt; new $10 Survey Monument Fee on qualifying deeds effective 7/1/2026) first / $3.00 per additional page; $3.00 for non-conforming page size add'l (+Additional title fee $14.00; release of lien $13.00; certified copy $2.00; official record copies $3.00 first page/$1.00 each additional)), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.

Memorandum filing isn't available in California yet