Valencia County, NM · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Valencia County
Under contract on a Valencia County (pop. 82,013) 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 Valencia County
Jurably files your memorandum with Valencia County and tracks it all the way to a recorded instrument; timing follows the county's own turnaround. 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 Valencia County? See the Valencia County recording reference.
Securing a contract in Valencia County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Valencia County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Valencia 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 Valencia County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Jurably files your memorandum with Valencia County and tracks it all the way to a recorded instrument; timing follows the county's own turnaround.
What does it cost to record a memorandum in Valencia County?
One flat price that includes the county fee ($25.00 per document (first 10 indexed entries) first / $25.00 per each additional block of 10 (or fewer) indexed entries add'l (+Hard copies $1.00/page)), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.