San Francisco, CA · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in San Francisco
Under contract on a San Francisco (pop. 873,965) 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 Francisco
San Francisco 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 Francisco? See the San Francisco recording reference.
Securing a contract in San Francisco — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in San Francisco?
Record a memorandum of contract in the San Francisco 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 Francisco allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
San Francisco 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 Francisco?
$14.00 base (plus $3.00 Real Estate Fraud fee per title = $17.00 typical for deeds; SB2/AB1466 fee up to $225/parcel unless exempt) first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+SB2 (Building Homes and Jobs Act) fee up to $225 per parcel/transaction unless exempt; Real Estate Fraud Prosecution fee $3.00 per title) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.