Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

One flat price that includes the county fee ($45.00 per document (effective May 6, 2026, per HB38 increase; up to 10 legal descriptions) first / $2.00 for each legal description over ten add'l (+Plats $55.00 per sheet plus $2.00 per lot; official record copy $1.00/page; certified copy $5.00 plus page charge; computer printout $0.25/page)), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.

Memorandum filing isn't available in Utah yet