Tarrant County, TX · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Tarrant County
Under contract on a Tarrant County (pop. 2,110,623) 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. Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it.
How it works in Tarrant County
Tarrant County supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm), 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 Tarrant County? See the Tarrant County recording reference.
Securing a contract in Tarrant County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Tarrant County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Tarrant County real-property records. It puts the public on notice of your equitable interest so the seller can’t cleanly sell to someone else. Jurably prepares, notarizes, and files it for you.
Does Tarrant County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Tarrant County supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm), so a compliant memorandum can be on record quickly.
What does it cost to record a memorandum in Tarrant County?
$20.00 (standard document, first page) first / $4.00 per additional page add'l (+Special fees: State Lien $12, Federal Lien $25, Release of Federal Lien $25, Notice of Trustee Sale $10, Plats $65 (24x36) or $50 (18x24) plus $4/page, Real Estate UCC $30 (one debtor, no attachment)/$45 (with attachment), +$5 per additional debtor, +$4 per additional page) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.