Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

What does it cost to record a memorandum in Jefferson?

Accepted Answer

One flat price that includes the county fee ($24.00 (statutory MO recording fee) first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+Nonstandard document surcharge $25.00; copies $2 first page/$1 addl page plus $1 certification)), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.

Memorandum filing isn't available in Missouri yet