Question 1

How do I secure a real-estate contract in Anoka County?

Accepted Answer

Record a memorandum of contract in the Anoka 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.

Question 2

Does Anoka County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?

Accepted Answer

Anoka County supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm), so a compliant memorandum can be on record quickly.

Question 3

What does it cost to record a memorandum in Anoka County?

Accepted Answer

One flat price that includes the county fee ($46.00 flat recording fee (abstract); $56.00 for plats/registered land surveys first / Included in flat fee (no separate per-page charge) add'l (+Well certificate: $54.00; Conservation fee: $5.00 (added to deed tax/mortgage tax filings); Mortgage Registration Tax 0.0023 x debt; State Deed Tax 0.0033 x net consideration over $3,000)), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.

Memorandum filing isn't available in Minnesota yet