Question 1

How do I secure a real-estate contract in Cache County?

Accepted Answer

Record a memorandum of contract in the Cache 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.

Question 2

Does Cache County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?

Accepted Answer

Cache County supports electronic recording (via Simplifile), so a compliant memorandum can be on record quickly.

Question 3

What does it cost to record a memorandum in Cache County?

Accepted Answer

One flat price that includes the county fee ($45.00 per document (includes up to 10 legal descriptions) first / $2.00 for each additional legal description over 10; plats $55/plat + $2/lot, parcel, or unit add'l (+Unassisted copies $1.00 first page + $0.25/addl page; staff-assisted copies $2.00/page; digital (emailed) copies $1.00/document)), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.

Memorandum filing isn't available in Utah yet