Question 1

How do I secure a real-estate contract in St. Louis City (independent city)?

Accepted Answer

Record a memorandum of contract in the St. Louis City (independent city) 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 St. Louis City (independent city) allow electronic recording of a memorandum?

Accepted Answer

St. Louis City (independent city) supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC), so a compliant memorandum can be on record quickly.

Question 3

What does it cost to record a memorandum in St. Louis City (independent city)?

Accepted Answer

One flat price that includes the county fee ($23.00 standard deed first page; $48.00 nonstandard deed first page first / $5.00 per additional page (deed); assignment: $7.50/additional item; margin release: $7.50/additional item add'l (+Standard assignment $23 first item; nonstandard assignment $48 first item; standard margin release $21 first item; nonstandard margin release $46 first item; plat/survey single tract $18.25; subdivision plat $57/page + $10 additional)), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.

Memorandum filing isn't available in Missouri yet