Denton County, TX · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Denton County
Under contract on a Denton County (pop. 906,419) 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 Denton County
Denton County supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC), 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 Denton County? See the Denton County recording reference.
Securing a contract in Denton County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Denton County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Denton County 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 Denton County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Denton County supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC), so a compliant memorandum can be on record quickly.
What does it cost to record a memorandum in Denton County?
One flat price that includes the county fee ($25.00 (includes $10 Records Management & Preservation Fee per LGC §118.011(b)(2) and $10 Records Archive Fee per LGC §118.011(f)); a $4 Recording Information Page fee is also required first / $4.00 per additional page (back printing counted as a separate page) add'l (+$0.25 per additional name indexed beyond the first five)), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.