Cook, IL · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Cook
Under contract on a Cook (pop. 5,194,625) 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 Cook
Cook supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm), 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 Cook? See the Cook recording reference.
Securing a contract in Cook — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Cook?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Cook 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 Cook allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Cook supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm), so a compliant memorandum can be on record quickly.
What does it cost to record a memorandum in Cook?
$107.00 standard document with Rental Housing Support Program (RHSP) fee; $88.00 without RHSP fee (exempt document types) first / Non-standard documents: $53.00 for first two pages plus $2.00 per additional page add'l (+Certified copies $55.00; non-certified copies $27.50; state/federal tax liens and releases $38.00 (+$1.00 per additional name); mechanic's lien $64.00 first four pages (+$1.00/page); grantor/grantee affidavit $2.00; mail handling fee $5.00 per document; electronic copy $5.00; DD-214 military discharge recording free) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.