San Mateo, CA · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in San Mateo
Under contract on a San Mateo (pop. 764,442) 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 Mateo
San Mateo supports electronic recording (via Simplifile), 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 Mateo? See the San Mateo recording reference.
Securing a contract in San Mateo — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in San Mateo?
Record a memorandum of contract in the San Mateo 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 Mateo allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
San Mateo supports electronic recording (via Simplifile), so a compliant memorandum can be on record quickly.
What does it cost to record a memorandum in San Mateo?
$14.00 base first page first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+Real Estate Fraud fee $6.00 per title; SB2 fee $75.00 per parcel/title (up to $225 cap); Survey Monument Preservation fee $10.00 where applicable; undersized print $1.00/page; nonstandard document size $3.00/page) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.