Placer, CA · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Placer
Under contract on a Placer (pop. 404,739) 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 Placer
Placer records on paper, so Jurably files your memorandum by certified mail and tracks it to a recorded instrument. 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 Placer? See the Placer recording reference.
Securing a contract in Placer — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Placer?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Placer 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 Placer allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Placer records on paper, so Jurably files your memorandum by certified mail and tracks it to a recorded instrument.
What does it cost to record a memorandum in Placer?
$14.00 (standard first page, 8.5x11) first / $3.00 per additional standard page; $3.00 non-conforming-page surcharge per page if any page is not 8.5x11 or has attachments (staples/tape/glue) add'l (+$75.00 SB2 Building Homes and Jobs Act fee on real estate instruments (unless exempt), capped at $225 per transaction) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.