Hawaii County, HI · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Hawaii County
Under contract on a Hawaii County (pop. 200,629) 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 Hawaii County
Hawaii County records on paper, so Jurably files your memorandum by certified mail and tracks it to a recorded instrument. 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 Hawaii County? See the Hawaii County recording reference.
Securing a contract in Hawaii County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Hawaii County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Hawaii County 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 Hawaii County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Hawaii County records on paper, so Jurably files your memorandum by certified mail and tracks it to a recorded instrument.
What does it cost to record a memorandum in Hawaii County?
Regular System: $41.00 (documents up to 50 pages); Land Court System: $36.00 (documents up to 50 pages) first / Documents over 50 pages: $106.00 flat (Regular System) or $101.00 flat (Land Court System) — fee structure is tiered by page-count band, not strictly per-page add'l (+Additional memorandum per instrument (Land Court): $5.00; Certificate of Title issuance: $50.00; certified copy fees: $10.00 plus $1.00/page) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.