Smith County, TX · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Smith County
Under contract on a Smith County (pop. 233,484) 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 Smith County
Jurably files your memorandum with Smith 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 Smith County? See the Smith County recording reference.
Securing a contract in Smith County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Smith County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Smith 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 Smith County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Jurably files your memorandum with Smith 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 Smith County?
One flat price that includes the county fee ($25.00 (includes all surcharges) per third-party summary of Smith County fee page; not independently re-verified by direct fetch first / $4.00 per additional page add'l (+$0.25 per additional indexed name in excess of 5)), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.