Honolulu County, HI · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Honolulu County
Under contract on a Honolulu County (pop. 1,016,508) 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 Honolulu County
Honolulu County supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC), 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 Honolulu County? See the Honolulu County recording reference.
Securing a contract in Honolulu County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Honolulu County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Honolulu 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 Honolulu County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Honolulu County supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC), so a compliant memorandum can be on record quickly.
What does it cost to record a memorandum in Honolulu County?
Regular System: $41 (1-50 pages); Land Court: $36 (1-50 pages), plus $50 Certificate of Title issuance fee if applicable first / Regular System: $106 flat if 51+ pages (not per-page); Land Court: $101 flat if 51+ pages; Land Court additional memorandum on Certificate of Title: $5 each add'l (+Conveyance tax applies separately (starts $0.10/$100 of value, up to $1.00/$100 for sales over $10M); certified copies $1/page) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.