Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

One flat price that includes the county fee ($46 flat basic recording fee first / No additional per-page fee (flat $46); deeds add state deed tax ($3.30/$1,000, min $1.65) + $5 conservation fee; mortgages add MRT $2.30/$1,000 add'l (+Well certificate $54; plats $56; satisfactions/releases up to 4 references $46)), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.

Memorandum filing isn't available in Minnesota yet