Fort Bend County, TX · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Fort Bend County
Under contract on a Fort Bend County (pop. 822,797) 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 Fort Bend County
Jurably files your memorandum with Fort Bend 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 Fort Bend County? See the Fort Bend County recording reference.
Securing a contract in Fort Bend County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Fort Bend County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Fort Bend 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 Fort Bend County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Jurably files your memorandum with Fort Bend 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 Fort Bend County?
One flat price that includes the county fee ($15.00 (statutory $5.00 recording fee + $10.00 records management fee, per LGC 118.011) first / $4.00 add'l (+$0.25 per additional name indexed over 5; Federal Tax Lien/Release: $10 recording + $10 records mgmt = $20 total; penalty fee (greater of $25 or 2x statutory fee) if grantee mailing address missing (Prop Code 11.003) or if required heading/typed signature names missing (LGC 191.007))), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.