Hays County, TX · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Hays County
Under contract on a Hays County (pop. 241,057) 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 Hays County
Jurably files your memorandum with Hays 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 Hays County? See the Hays County recording reference.
Securing a contract in Hays County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Hays County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Hays 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 Hays County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Jurably files your memorandum with Hays 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 Hays County?
One flat price that includes the county fee ($26.00 (statutory $25 base observed by some sources as $26; official fee schedule effective 01/01/2024 posted on site) first / $4.00 per additional page add'l (+unverified (no separate rider fee found; $25 penalty fee applies if grantee address is missing from a deed))), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.