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. Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it.
How it works in Fort Bend County
Fort Bend County records on paper, so Jurably files your memorandum by certified mail and tracks it to a recorded instrument. 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. Jurably prepares, notarizes, and files it for you.
Does Fort Bend County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Fort Bend County records on paper, so Jurably files your memorandum by certified mail and tracks it to a recorded instrument.
What does it cost to record a memorandum in Fort Bend County?
$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)) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.