Clark, WA · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Clark
Under contract on a Clark (pop. 503,311) 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 Clark
Clark supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC, 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 Clark? See the Clark recording reference.
Securing a contract in Clark — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Clark?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Clark 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 Clark allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Clark supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC, Indecomm), so a compliant memorandum can be on record quickly.
What does it cost to record a memorandum in Clark?
$303.50 standard document; $304.50 Deed of Trust (statewide schedule eff. 7/27/2025, per RCW 36.18) first / $1.00 per additional page add'l (+Nonstandard document surcharge for missing 3-inch margin/cover sheet (per Document Standardization Guide)) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.