Olmsted County, MN · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Olmsted County
Under contract on a Olmsted County (pop. 166,731) 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 Olmsted County
Olmsted 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 Olmsted County? See the Olmsted County recording reference.
Securing a contract in Olmsted County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Olmsted County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Olmsted 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 Olmsted County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Olmsted 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 Olmsted County?
$46 (flat statutory fee per MN Stat 357.18, regardless of page count); Plat recording $56 first / No additional per-page fee for standard documents (flat $46); expedited copies $2/page add'l (+State deed tax 0.33% of purchase price; Mortgage registry tax 0.23% of mortgage amount; see https://www.olmstedcounty.gov/residents/land-property/recording-abstracting/recording-abstracting-fees for full Fee Finder tool) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.