Los Angeles, CA · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Los Angeles
Under contract on a Los Angeles (pop. 10,014,009) 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 Los Angeles
Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles? See the Los Angeles recording reference.
Securing a contract in Los Angeles — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Los Angeles?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Los Angeles supports electronic recording (via Simplifile), so a compliant memorandum can be on record quickly.
What does it cost to record a memorandum in Los Angeles?
$15.00 first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+$75 SB2 fee (Building Homes and Jobs Act) + $10 DA Fraud Fee + $2 Restrictive Covenant Modification Program fee, per document unless exempt) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.