Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Record a memorandum of contract in the Davis 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 Davis County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?

Accepted Answer

Davis 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 Davis County?

Accepted Answer

One flat price that includes the county fee ($40.00 per document (up to 10 legal descriptions) first / $2.00 for each additional description over 10; military discharge documents recorded free add'l (+Not itemized beyond standard schedule; see https://www.daviscountyutah.gov/recorder/fees for full list)), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.

Memorandum filing isn't available in Utah yet