Dakota County, MN · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Dakota County
Under contract on a Dakota County (pop. 457,710) 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 Dakota County
Dakota County supports electronic recording (via Simplifile), 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 Dakota County? See the Dakota County recording reference.
Securing a contract in Dakota County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Dakota County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Dakota 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 Dakota County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Dakota County supports electronic recording (via Simplifile), so a compliant memorandum can be on record quickly.
What does it cost to record a memorandum in Dakota County?
$46 (abstract document or Torrens memorial) per MN Statute 357.18 first / No per-page fee; plats and registered land surveys $56; additional certificates/residue certificates $20-$40 each add'l (+Well disclosure certificate $50; conservation fee $5 on instruments subject to deed/mortgage registration tax) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.