Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

Leon 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 Leon?

Accepted Answer

One flat price that includes the county fee ($10.00 (per F.S. 28.24) first / $8.50 per additional page (Plats: $30.00 first page/$15.00 additional page) add'l (+$1.00 per additional name indexed beyond 4 names)), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.

Memorandum filing isn't available in Florida yet