Story County, IA · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Story County
Under contract on a Story County (pop. 98,537) 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 Story County
Story County supports electronic recording (via CSC), 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 Story County? See the Story County recording reference.
Securing a contract in Story County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Story County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Story County 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 Story County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Story County supports electronic recording (via CSC), so a compliant memorandum can be on record quickly.
What does it cost to record a memorandum in Story County?
$7.00 first page first / $5.00 each additional page add'l (+$5.00 per section/block (auditor's transfer fee); $7.00 per transaction for multiple-transaction documents (releases/assignments); $10 additional per non-compliant document) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.