Napa, CA · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Napa
Under contract on a Napa (pop. 138,019) 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 Napa
Napa 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 Napa? See the Napa recording reference.
Securing a contract in Napa — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Napa?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Napa 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 Napa allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Napa supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC), so a compliant memorandum can be on record quickly.
What does it cost to record a memorandum in Napa?
$15.00 first page first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+Multiple-title documents: $15.00 per additional title; SB2 Building Homes and Jobs Act housing tax $75.00 per transaction/title/parcel, not to exceed $225.00 (exemptions apply)) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.