San Diego, CA · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in San Diego
Under contract on a San Diego (pop. 3,298,634) 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 San Diego
San Diego 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 San Diego? See the San Diego recording reference.
Securing a contract in San Diego — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in San Diego?
Record a memorandum of contract in the San Diego 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 San Diego allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
San Diego supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC), so a compliant memorandum can be on record quickly.
What does it cost to record a memorandum in San Diego?
$10.00 (base first page fee; total varies with statutory riders - see official fee schedule PDF) first / Per-page fee per official schedule (confirm exact rate on fee schedule PDF at recording time) add'l (+$75.00 SB2 Building Homes and Jobs Act fee unless exempt, capped at $225/transaction; $2.50 card-payment surcharge) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.