Sacramento, CA · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Sacramento
Under contract on a Sacramento (pop. 1,585,055) 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 Sacramento
Sacramento 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 Sacramento? See the Sacramento recording reference.
Securing a contract in Sacramento — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Sacramento?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Sacramento 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 Sacramento allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Sacramento supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC), so a compliant memorandum can be on record quickly.
What does it cost to record a memorandum in Sacramento?
$20.00 (first page/title, 8.5x11) first / $3.00 per additional page (if all pages are 8.5x11); $20.00 for each additional title add'l (+$75.00 Building Homes and Jobs Act (SB2) fee unless exempt) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.