Hidalgo County, TX · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Hidalgo County
Under contract on a Hidalgo County (pop. 870,787) 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 Hidalgo County
Hidalgo County supports electronic recording (via CSC), so a compliant memorandum can be on record quickly. 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 Hidalgo County? See the Hidalgo County recording reference.
Securing a contract in Hidalgo County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Hidalgo County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Hidalgo 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 Hidalgo County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Hidalgo County supports electronic recording (via CSC), so a compliant memorandum can be on record quickly.
What does it cost to record a memorandum in Hidalgo County?
One flat price that includes the county fee ($35.00 (2024 fee schedule; note SB 1612 removed a prior $1.00 document filing fee) first / $4.00 per additional page add'l (+Hidalgo and Cameron counties may add an optional court-facilities fee up to $10.00 for real property filings per LGC 118.0131, if adopted by Commissioners Court; unverified whether currently in effect)), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.