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Lewis and Clark, MT · Secure your contract

File a Memorandum of Contract in Lewis and Clark

Under contract on a Lewis and Clark (pop. 70,973) 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.

Securing a contract in Lewis and Clark — FAQ

How do I secure a real-estate contract in Lewis and Clark?

Record a memorandum of contract in the Lewis and Clark 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 Lewis and Clark allow electronic recording of a memorandum?

Lewis and Clark records on paper, so Jurably files your memorandum by certified mail and tracks it to a recorded instrument.

What does it cost to record a memorandum in Lewis and Clark?

$20.00 (per MCA 7-4-2636 as amended by HB 192, eff. 10/1/2025; was $8.00 before) first / $10.00 per additional page add'l (+Non-standard document surcharge $10.00/document; certified copies ~$2.00/page) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.

Under contract in Lewis and Clark? Lock it down.