Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

What does it cost to record a memorandum in Brevard?

Accepted Answer

One flat price that includes the county fee ($10.00 (statewide statutory rate; not independently confirmed on fetched fee page) first / $8.50 (statewide statutory rate; not independently confirmed on fetched fee page) add'l (+$1.00 per name over 4 (statewide statutory rate))), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.

Memorandum filing isn't available in Florida yet