King, WA · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in King
Under contract on a King (pop. 2,269,675) 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 King
King supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC), 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 King? See the King recording reference.
Securing a contract in King — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in King?
Record a memorandum of contract in the King 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 King allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
King supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC), so a compliant memorandum can be on record quickly.
What does it cost to record a memorandum in King?
$303.50 (standard document); $304.50 (Deed of Trust) first / $1.00 per additional page add'l (+Non-conforming/nonstandard document surcharge; multiple-title documents incur additional per-title fees; see office fee schedule) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.