Clackamas, OR · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Clackamas
Under contract on a Clackamas (pop. 426,280) 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. Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it.
How it works in Clackamas
Clackamas 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 Clackamas? See the Clackamas recording reference.
Securing a contract in Clackamas — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Clackamas?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Clackamas real-property records. It puts the public on notice of your equitable interest so the seller can’t cleanly sell to someone else. Jurably prepares, notarizes, and files it for you.
Does Clackamas allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Clackamas 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 Clackamas?
$93 (deed/mortgage first page); total with all riders on standard deed = $113 (PLC $5, A&T $30, OLIS $10, Affordable Housing $60, AHC $2, GIS $5 bundled in) first / $5.00 per page add'l (+PLC (Public Land Corner) $5, A&T $30, OLIS $10, Affordable Housing Fee $60, AHC $2, GIS $5 - all bundled into the $113 total deed fee; lien documents $83 first page + $5/page) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.