Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Record a memorandum of contract in the Tulare 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 Tulare allow electronic recording of a memorandum?

Accepted Answer

Jurably files your memorandum with Tulare and tracks it all the way to a recorded instrument; timing follows the county's own turnaround.

Question 3

What does it cost to record a memorandum in Tulare?

Accepted Answer

One flat price that includes the county fee ($21.00 (single title, excludes deeds/writings subject to Documentary Transfer Tax) first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+unverified exact SB2/AB1466 rider amounts (state-standard $75 SB2 fee likely applies but not separately confirmed on page reviewed))), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.

Memorandum filing isn't available in California yet