McLean, IL · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in McLean
Under contract on a McLean (pop. 171,419) 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 McLean
McLean supports electronic recording (via Simplifile), 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 McLean? See the McLean recording reference.
Securing a contract in McLean — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in McLean?
Record a memorandum of contract in the McLean 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 McLean allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
McLean supports electronic recording (via Simplifile), so a compliant memorandum can be on record quickly.
What does it cost to record a memorandum in McLean?
Standard document $41.00 (flat, IL is per-document not per-page); Non-standard document $75.00; RHSP-exempt non-standard $55.00 first / IL recording fees are flat/per-document rather than per-page for standard docs; extra fee applies only if document is non-standard (see fee_first_page) add'l (+Plats $104.00 ($84.00 if RHSP exempt); state/federal tax liens & releases $11.00 (+$1.00 each add'l name); certified copies $18.00; document copies $1.00/page) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.