Kootenai, ID · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Kootenai
Under contract on a Kootenai (pop. 191,864) 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. You complete and sign it online; Jurably notarizes and records it.
How it works in Kootenai
Kootenai supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC, ePN), 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 Kootenai? See the Kootenai recording reference.
Securing a contract in Kootenai — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Kootenai?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Kootenai 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.
Does Kootenai allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Kootenai supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC, ePN), so a compliant memorandum can be on record quickly.
What does it cost to record a memorandum in Kootenai?
One flat price that includes the county fee ($10 first page (general documents); Deeds $15; Deed of Trust/Mortgage $45 (first 30 pages) first / $3 per additional page (over 30 pages for deeds of trust/mortgages; over 1st page for other documents) add'l (+Reconveyance $15; Power of Attorney $25; Surveys $5/page; Plats $11 flat; Certified copies $1/page + $1 certification fee (fee schedule effective July 1, 2018 per Idaho Code 31-3205))), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.