St. Louis County, MO · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in St. Louis County
Under contract on a St. Louis County (pop. 990,911) 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 County
St. Louis County supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC, ePN), 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 County? See the St. Louis County recording reference.
Securing a contract in St. Louis County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in St. Louis County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the St. Louis County 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 County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
St. Louis County supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC, ePN), so a compliant memorandum can be on record quickly.
What does it cost to record a memorandum in St. Louis County?
$24.00 first / $3.00 per additional page add'l (+$25 non-standard document fee if formatting requirements not met; copy fees $2 first page + $1 each additional; certification $1/document) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.