Ellis County, TX · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Ellis County
Under contract on a Ellis County (pop. 192,445) 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 Ellis County
Jurably files your memorandum with Ellis 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 Ellis County? See the Ellis County recording reference.
Securing a contract in Ellis County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Ellis County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Ellis 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 Ellis County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Jurably files your memorandum with Ellis 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 Ellis County?
One flat price that includes the county fee ($25.00 (effective Jan 1, 2024, per official Recording Fee Schedule document) first / $4.00 per additional page/part of page/rider (official Recording Fee Schedule) add'l (+$4.00 (same as additional page, per official Recording Fee Schedule); earlier reduced from $26/$4/$0.23-per-name structure)), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.