DuPage, IL · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in DuPage
Under contract on a DuPage (pop. 934,298) 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 DuPage
DuPage 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 DuPage? See the DuPage recording reference.
Securing a contract in DuPage — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in DuPage?
Record a memorandum of contract in the DuPage 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 DuPage allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
DuPage 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 DuPage?
$86.00 standard document (deed/mortgage/lease/easement/misc); includes Recording, Document Storage ($10), GIS ($21), Real Property ($1), RHSP ($18) first / No separate per-page fee for standard docs; nonstandard documents $112.00; plats $110.00 add'l (+Copy fee $0.50/page; certified copies extra; RHSP $18 embedded in base fee) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.