Question 1

How do I secure a real-estate contract in Solano?

Accepted Answer

Record a memorandum of contract in the Solano real-property records. It puts the public on notice of your equitable interest so the seller can’t cleanly sell to someone else. Notarized online, recorded with the county, and returned to you.

Question 2

Does Solano allow electronic recording of a memorandum?

Accepted Answer

Solano supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC), so a compliant memorandum can be on record quickly.

Question 3

What does it cost to record a memorandum in Solano?

Accepted Answer

One flat price that includes the county fee ($13.00 first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+SB2 Building Homes and Jobs Act Fee: $75.00 per title/parcel, capped at $225.00 max)), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.

Memorandum filing isn't available in California yet