Clay, MO · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Clay
Under contract on a Clay (pop. 265,032) 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 Clay
Clay 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 Clay? See the Clay recording reference.
Securing a contract in Clay — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Clay?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Clay 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 Clay allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Clay 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 Clay?
$24.00 (standard); $49.00 (non-standard document) first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+Additional $25 fee to record a non-standard document) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.