St. Joseph County, IN · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in St. Joseph County
Under contract on a St. Joseph County (pop. 272,908) 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 St. Joseph County
St. Joseph County 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 St. Joseph County? See the St. Joseph County recording reference.
Securing a contract in St. Joseph County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in St. Joseph County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the St. Joseph County 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 St. Joseph County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
St. Joseph County supports electronic recording (via Simplifile), so a compliant memorandum can be on record quickly.
What does it cost to record a memorandum in St. Joseph County?
One flat price that includes the county fee (Deeds/other instruments $25.00 (includes 1 oversize page); Mortgages $55.00 first / $5.00 per additional page over 8"x14" add'l (+Mechanic's Lien $25.00 incl. 1 mail-out, $2.00 each addl mail-out; multi-transaction/blanket docs $25.00 + $7.00 per addl cross-reference)), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.