Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

Utah 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 Utah County?

Accepted Answer

One flat price that includes the county fee ($40.00 standard document (up to 10 legal descriptions); fees set by state legislature effective 5/14/2019, subsequent HB38 increase (May 6, 2026) may apply — confirm current amount first / $2.00 per additional description over 10 add'l (+Subdivision maps $50.00 per page plus $2.00 per lot; document copies $1.00/page; certification $5.00; computer screen printout $0.50)), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.

Memorandum filing isn't available in Utah yet