Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

What does it cost to record a memorandum in Monroe?

Accepted Answer

One flat price that includes the county fee ($30.00 flat (regardless of page count) first / Included in flat $30 fee (no per-page charge) add'l (+$3.00 per additional instrument assigned/discharged beyond first; certification $5.00; copies $1.00/page)), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.

Memorandum filing isn't available in Michigan yet