Deschutes, OR · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Deschutes
Under contract on a Deschutes (pop. 213,072) 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 Deschutes
Deschutes supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm), 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 Deschutes? See the Deschutes recording reference.
Securing a contract in Deschutes — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Deschutes?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Deschutes 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 Deschutes allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Deschutes supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm), so a compliant memorandum can be on record quickly.
What does it cost to record a memorandum in Deschutes?
$102.00 for deeds/mortgages first page (increased from $97 effective July 1, 2026) first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (+Additional $5 per additional transaction referenced in a single document; Non-Standard Document fee $20 if first page lacks required info; separate schedules for liens ($77 first page), satisfactions ($5 first page), mining claims ($16 first page), certified copies ($16 first page)) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.