Stearns County, MN · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Stearns County
Under contract on a Stearns County (pop. 164,110) 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 Stearns County
Stearns 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 Stearns County? See the Stearns County recording reference.
Securing a contract in Stearns County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Stearns County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Stearns 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 Stearns County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Stearns 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 Stearns County?
$46.00 flat statutory fee (Minn. Stat. 357.18) per document first / No per-page charge; $46 flat regardless of number of pages add'l (+$50 well disclosure certificate (statewide statutory add-on where applicable)) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.