Santa Fe County, NM · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Santa Fe County
Under contract on a Santa Fe County (pop. 156,907) 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. You complete and sign it online; Jurably notarizes and records it.
How it works in Santa Fe County
Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe County? See the Santa Fe County recording reference.
Securing a contract in Santa Fe County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Santa Fe County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Santa Fe County 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.
Does Santa Fe County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe County?
One flat price that includes the county fee ($25.00 per document (covers first 10 indexed entries) per NM Recording Fees statute (NMSA 14-8-25) first / $25.00 per each additional block of 10 (or fewer) indexed entries add'l (+Copies $1/page; certification $4 first page + $1/additional page)), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.