Cuyahoga, OH · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Cuyahoga
Under contract on a Cuyahoga (pop. 1,264,817) 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 Cuyahoga
Cuyahoga supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC, ePN), 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 Cuyahoga? See the Cuyahoga recording reference.
Securing a contract in Cuyahoga — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Cuyahoga?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Cuyahoga 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 Cuyahoga allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Cuyahoga supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC, ePN), so a compliant memorandum can be on record quickly.
What does it cost to record a memorandum in Cuyahoga?
One flat price that includes the county fee ($39.00 (first two pages, effective 10/24/2024) first / $8.00 per additional page add'l (+not fully itemized on fee page (site returned access error during verification; figures from prior search of official cuyahogacounty.gov fees page))), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.