Question 1

How do I secure a real-estate contract in Oklahoma County?

Accepted Answer

Record a memorandum of contract in the Oklahoma 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.

Question 2

Does Oklahoma County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?

Accepted Answer

Jurably files your memorandum with Oklahoma County 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 Oklahoma County?

Accepted Answer

One flat price that includes the county fee ($18.00 (includes $10 preservation fee) for first page of deeds/mortgages first / $2.00 per additional page; non-conforming: $35 first page / $10 additional page add'l (+$10.00 preservation fee included in the $18 first-page fee per 28 O.S. §32(C); Plat fee $20 (1 block or less) / $35 (more than one block); Fictitious Name Certificate $15)), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.

Memorandum filing isn't available in Oklahoma yet