Question 1

How do I secure a real-estate contract in Kings?

Accepted Answer

Record a memorandum of contract in the Kings 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.

Question 2

Does Kings allow electronic recording of a memorandum?

Accepted Answer

Jurably files your memorandum with Kings and tracks it all the way to a recorded instrument; timing follows the county's own turnaround.

Question 3

What does it cost to record a memorandum in Kings?

Accepted Answer

One flat price that includes the county fee ($32.00 base + $5.00 first page + $5.00 cover page (minimum $42 for 2 pages, standard font); $49.00 + $10.00 cover page (minimum $64) if text below 8-point font first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+$2.00 per additional block over 1; $3.00 per additional lot over 1; RP-5217 filing fee applies (residential $125 / commercial $250))), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.

Memorandum filing isn't available in New York yet