Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

Okaloosa 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 Okaloosa?

Accepted Answer

One flat price that includes the county fee ($10.00 first / $8.50 per additional page (subdivision plats: $30 first page/$15 additional page) add'l (+$1.00 per name indexed beyond first 4 names)), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.

Memorandum filing isn't available in Florida yet