Question 1

How do I secure a real-estate contract in Maui County?

Accepted Answer

Record a memorandum of contract in the Maui County 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 Maui County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?

Accepted Answer

Maui County supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC), so a compliant memorandum can be on record quickly.

Question 3

What does it cost to record a memorandum in Maui County?

Accepted Answer

One flat price that includes the county fee (Regular System: $41 (1-50 pages); Land Court: $36 (1-50 pages) first / Regular System: $106 flat if 51+ pages; Land Court: $101 flat if 51+ pages add'l (+Conveyance tax applies statewide; certified copies $1/page)), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.

Memorandum filing isn't available in Hawaii yet