Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

Pasco 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 Pasco?

Accepted Answer

One flat price that includes the county fee ($10.00 (instrument up to 8.5x14 in.) first / $8.50 per additional page add'l (+$1.00 per name for indexing after first four names)), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.

Memorandum filing isn't available in Florida yet