Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Record a memorandum of contract in the Scott 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 Scott County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

One flat price that includes the county fee ($46 flat statutory fee to record a deed or other instrument (Minn. Stat. 357.18) - covers all pages first / None - flat $46 fee regardless of page count add'l (+Plat recording $56; well disclosure certificate $50 (see 2023 Scott County Fee Schedule for full detail: scottcountymn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11745/2023-SCOTT-COUNTY-FEE-SCHEDULE))), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.

Memorandum filing isn't available in Minnesota yet