Question 1

How do I secure a real-estate contract in Miami-Dade?

Accepted Answer

Record a memorandum of contract in the Miami-Dade 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 Miami-Dade allow electronic recording of a memorandum?

Accepted Answer

Miami-Dade supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC, ePN), so a compliant memorandum can be on record quickly.

Question 3

What does it cost to record a memorandum in Miami-Dade?

Accepted Answer

One flat price that includes the county fee ($10.00 (Lis Pendens: $5.00) first / $8.50 per additional page (Lis Pendens: $4.00) add'l (+$1.00 per name indexed beyond first 4 names (Florida statutory))), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.

Memorandum filing isn't available in Florida yet