Bernalillo County, NM · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Bernalillo County
Under contract on a Bernalillo County (pop. 667,601) 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 Bernalillo County
Bernalillo County 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 Bernalillo County? See the Bernalillo County recording reference.
Securing a contract in Bernalillo County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Bernalillo County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Bernalillo 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 Bernalillo County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Bernalillo County supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC), so a compliant memorandum can be on record quickly.
What does it cost to record a memorandum in Bernalillo County?
$25.00 for document with up to 10 indexed entries first / N/A (fee is per indexed-entry block, not per page) add'l (+Each additional block of 10 indexed entries: $25.00) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.