Santa Barbara, CA · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Santa Barbara
Under contract on a Santa Barbara (pop. 448,229) 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 Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara? See the Santa Barbara recording reference.
Securing a contract in Santa Barbara — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Santa Barbara?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Santa Barbara supports electronic recording (via Simplifile), so a compliant memorandum can be on record quickly.
What does it cost to record a memorandum in Santa Barbara?
$14.00 base first page first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+Nonconforming fee $3.00 per page not 8.5x11 (up to 8.5x14); $49.00 NSF fee for returned checks) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.