Ramsey County, MN · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Ramsey County
Under contract on a Ramsey County (pop. 541,623) 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 Ramsey County
Ramsey County supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC), 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 Ramsey County? See the Ramsey County recording reference.
Securing a contract in Ramsey County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Ramsey County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Ramsey 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 Ramsey County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Ramsey County supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC), so a compliant memorandum can be on record quickly.
What does it cost to record a memorandum in Ramsey County?
$46 flat (registered or unregistered land) first / $0 (included in flat fee) add'l (+Well disclosure certificate $50 (waived if attached at time of deed recording); deed tax $1.65 per $500 of purchase price (separate from recording fee)) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.