Bexar County, TX · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Bexar County
Under contract on a Bexar County (pop. 2,009,316) 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 Bexar County
Bexar County 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 Bexar County? See the Bexar County recording reference.
Securing a contract in Bexar County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Bexar County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Bexar County 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 Bexar County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Bexar County 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 Bexar County?
$25.00 first page (effective Jan 1, 2024, per official fee document) first / $4.00 each additional page add'l (+Itemized: $5.00 recording fee (LGC 118.011(a)(2)) + $10.00 records management/preservation fee (LGC 118.0216) + $10.00 record archives fee (LGC 118.025) = $25.00 first page; Federal Tax Lien $30.00 total; Plats $81.00 total per mylar) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.