Question 1

How do I secure a real-estate contract in DeSoto?

Accepted Answer

Record a memorandum of contract in the DeSoto 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 DeSoto allow electronic recording of a memorandum?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

What does it cost to record a memorandum in DeSoto?

Accepted Answer

One flat price that includes the county fee (Fees set by MS Code; county directs users to its online fee calculator rather than posting flat amounts (approx. $25–26 for a 5-page deed per statewide schedule) first / $1.00 per page over 5 (statewide schedule) add'l (+Certified copies $1.00/document; clerk copies $0.50/page, other-party copies $0.25/page)), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.

Memorandum filing isn't available in Mississippi yet