Minnehaha, SD · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Minnehaha
Under contract on a Minnehaha (pop. 197,205) 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 Minnehaha
Jurably files your memorandum with Minnehaha and tracks it all the way to a recorded instrument; timing follows the county's own turnaround. 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 Minnehaha? See the Minnehaha recording reference.
Securing a contract in Minnehaha — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Minnehaha?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Minnehaha 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 Minnehaha allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Jurably files your memorandum with Minnehaha and tracks it all the way to a recorded instrument; timing follows the county's own turnaround.
What does it cost to record a memorandum in Minnehaha?
One flat price that includes the county fee ($30.00 for deeds/mortgages/satisfactions/misc. real estate documents (first 50 pages); transfer fee $0.50 per $500 of value (deeds with consideration); Master Deed/Master Lease $75.00; Plat $60.00; UCC $25.00 (+$3/additional name, $5 attachments) first / $2.00 per additional page over 50 pages add'l (+Certification fee $5.00; copies $1.00/page; Federal Tax Lien recording $20.00; state/unemployment/hospital liens no charge to record)), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.