St. Louis City (independent city), MO · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in St. Louis City (independent city)
Under contract on a St. Louis City (independent city) (pop. 301,578) 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 St. Louis City (independent city)
St. Louis City (independent city) supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC), 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 St. Louis City (independent city)? See the St. Louis City (independent city) recording reference.
Securing a contract in St. Louis City (independent city) — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in St. Louis City (independent city)?
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. Jurably prepares, notarizes, and files it for you.
Does St. Louis City (independent city) allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
St. Louis City (independent city) supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC), so a compliant memorandum can be on record quickly.
What does it cost to record a memorandum in St. Louis City (independent city)?
$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) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.