Question 1

How do I secure a real-estate contract in San Bernardino?

Accepted Answer

Record a memorandum of contract in the San Bernardino 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 San Bernardino allow electronic recording of a memorandum?

Accepted Answer

San Bernardino supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC), so a compliant memorandum can be on record quickly.

Question 3

What does it cost to record a memorandum in San Bernardino?

Accepted Answer

One flat price that includes the county fee ($14.00 (first page, 8x11) first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+$75.00 Building Homes and Jobs Act (SB2) fee per real estate instrument (unless exempt), capped at $225/transaction)), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.

Memorandum filing isn't available in California yet