Montgomery County, TX · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Montgomery County
Under contract on a Montgomery County (pop. 620,460) 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 Montgomery County
Jurably files your memorandum with Montgomery 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 Montgomery County? See the Montgomery County recording reference.
Securing a contract in Montgomery County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Montgomery County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Montgomery 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 Montgomery County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Jurably files your memorandum with Montgomery 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 Montgomery County?
One flat price that includes the county fee ($25.00 (Recording Fee $5 + Records Management $10 + Records Archive Fee $10, per LGC 118.011) first / $4.00 per additional page; $4.00 per each 8.5"x14" attachment/rider; $0.25 per name indexed in excess of 5; $25 penalty fee if grantee's mailing address is missing (Prop. Code 11.003(a)) add'l (+$4.00 per 8.5x14 rider/attachment (same as additional page rate), per FY25 fee schedule dated Jan 1 2025)), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.