Pennington, SD · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Pennington
Under contract on a Pennington (pop. 109,231) 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 Pennington
Pennington supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC, 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 Pennington? See the Pennington recording reference.
Securing a contract in Pennington — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Pennington?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Pennington 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 Pennington allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Pennington supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC, Indecomm), so a compliant memorandum can be on record quickly.
What does it cost to record a memorandum in Pennington?
$30 per document for the first 50 pages (SDCL 7-9-15, 11-3-11, 43-15A-9, 44-8-13, 44-9-50, 43-20-10 govern schedule); transfer fee $0.50 per $500 of value on deeds with consideration first / $2.00 per additional page over 50 pages add'l (+Certified copies $5 first page + $1/each additional page; uncertified copies $1/page) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.