Santa Cruz, CA · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Santa Cruz
Under contract on a Santa Cruz (pop. 270,861) 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 Cruz
Santa Cruz 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 Cruz? See the Santa Cruz recording reference.
Securing a contract in Santa Cruz — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Santa Cruz?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Santa Cruz 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 Cruz allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Santa Cruz supports electronic recording (via Simplifile), so a compliant memorandum can be on record quickly.
What does it cost to record a memorandum in Santa Cruz?
$14.00 first page (8.5x11 standard) first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+SB2/AB1466 and Real Estate Fraud fees may apply per document type (not itemized in source found)) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.