Kitsap, WA · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Kitsap
Under contract on a Kitsap (pop. 275,611) 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. You complete and sign it online; Jurably notarizes and records it.
How it works in Kitsap
Kitsap 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 Kitsap? See the Kitsap recording reference.
Securing a contract in Kitsap — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Kitsap?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Kitsap 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.
Does Kitsap allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Kitsap supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC), so a compliant memorandum can be on record quickly.
What does it cost to record a memorandum in Kitsap?
One flat price that includes the county fee ($303.50 (standard document); $304.50 (Deed of Trust) first / $1.00 per additional page add'l (+Certified copies $3 first page + $1/page; non-certified copies $1/page)), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.