Manatee, FL · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Manatee
Under contract on a Manatee (pop. 399,710) 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 Manatee
Manatee supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC, ePN), 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 Manatee? See the Manatee recording reference.
Securing a contract in Manatee — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Manatee?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Manatee 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 Manatee allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Manatee supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC, ePN), so a compliant memorandum can be on record quickly.
What does it cost to record a memorandum in Manatee?
$10.00 (instruments not exceeding 14"x8.5"; per F.S. 28.24) first / $8.50 per additional page (standard size); $15.00 per additional page for plats/exhibits exceeding 14"x8.5" (first page $30.00 for oversized) add'l (+$1.00 per additional name indexed beyond 4 names) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.