Ector County, TX · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Ector County
Under contract on a Ector County (pop. 165,170) 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 Ector County
Jurably files your memorandum with Ector County 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 Ector County? See the Ector County recording reference.
Securing a contract in Ector County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Ector County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Ector 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 Ector County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Jurably files your memorandum with Ector County 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 Ector County?
One flat price that includes the county fee ($25.00 (breakdown per secondary source citing county PDF: $5 base first page + $10 Records Management + $10 Records Archive fee, per LGC 118.011) first / $4.00 per additional page add'l (+$4.00 per attachment/rider; $0.25 per additional name indexed beyond 5)), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.