Hennepin County, MN · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Hennepin County
Under contract on a Hennepin County (pop. 1,284,784) 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 Hennepin County
Hennepin County 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 Hennepin County? See the Hennepin County recording reference.
Securing a contract in Hennepin County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Hennepin County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Hennepin 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 Hennepin County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Hennepin County 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 Hennepin County?
$46 (standard documents: deeds, assignments, satisfactions, per MN Statute 357.18) first / Condo/plats: $56 minimum for first 112 units, $0.50 per additional unit add'l (+Well disclosure certificate: $54; Agricultural Conservation fee: $5 (when deed/mortgage tax applies)) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.