Black Hawk County, IA · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Black Hawk County
Under contract on a Black Hawk County (pop. 131,144) 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 Black Hawk County
Black Hawk County 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 Black Hawk County? See the Black Hawk County recording reference.
Securing a contract in Black Hawk County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Black Hawk County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Black Hawk 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 Black Hawk County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Black Hawk County 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 Black Hawk County?
One flat price that includes the county fee ($7.00 first page ($5 recording + $1 preservation + $1 electronic commerce fee) first / $5.00 each additional page add'l (+$5.00 auditor's transfer fee per parcel/section/block for deeds, max $50 per document; $7 per notation on multi-instrument releases/assignments)), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.