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. Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it.
How it works in Hays County
Hays 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 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. Jurably prepares, notarizes, and files it for you.
Does Hays County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Hays 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 Hays County?
$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)) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.