McLennan County, TX · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in McLennan County
Under contract on a McLennan County (pop. 260,588) 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 McLennan County
Jurably files your memorandum with McLennan 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 McLennan County? See the McLennan County recording reference.
Securing a contract in McLennan County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in McLennan County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the McLennan 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 McLennan County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Jurably files your memorandum with McLennan 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 McLennan County?
One flat price that includes the county fee ($15.00 (per official 01-01-2024 fee schedule) first / $4.00 add'l (+$0.25 per grantor/grantee name in excess of 5; $4.00 for one rider/attachment per page, $8.00 if two riders on same page; pages exceeding 8.5x14 require double fee; $25.00 penalty if grantee mailing address missing from deed/deed of trust)), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.