Kaufman County, TX · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Kaufman County
Under contract on a Kaufman County (pop. 145,307) 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 Kaufman County
Jurably files your memorandum with Kaufman 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 Kaufman County? See the Kaufman County recording reference.
Securing a contract in Kaufman County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Kaufman County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Kaufman 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 Kaufman County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Jurably files your memorandum with Kaufman 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 Kaufman County?
One flat price that includes the county fee ($25.00 first / $4.00 per additional/partial page or rider add'l (+$4.00 per rider/attachment page; $0.25 per name indexed in excess of 5; no separate records-management/archive rider beyond LGC 118.011 statutory floor confirmed in schedule)), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.