Question 1

How do I secure a real-estate contract in Winnebago?

Accepted Answer

Record a memorandum of contract in the Winnebago 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 Winnebago allow electronic recording of a memorandum?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

What does it cost to record a memorandum in Winnebago?

Accepted Answer

One flat price that includes the county fee ($54.00 standard document (effective Jan 1, 2025; RHSP-inclusive) first / Non-standard document surcharge brings total to $66.00 ($54 + $12 non-standard) add'l (+Copies of recorded documents $0.50/page (max $35/document); state transfer tax $0.50/$500 + county transfer tax $0.25/$500)), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.

Memorandum filing isn't available in Illinois yet