Ottawa, MI · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Ottawa
Under contract on a Ottawa (pop. 296,200) 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 Ottawa
Ottawa 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 Ottawa? See the Ottawa recording reference.
Securing a contract in Ottawa — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Ottawa?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Ottawa 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 Ottawa allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Ottawa 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 Ottawa?
$30.00 flat per document, inclusive of all pages first / Included in flat $30 fee add'l (+$3.00 per additional instrument assigned/discharged; $5.00 County Treasurer tax certification where applicable) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.