Brown County, WI · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Brown County
Under contract on a Brown County (pop. 268,746) 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 Brown County
Brown County 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 Brown County? See the Brown County recording reference.
Securing a contract in Brown County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Brown County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Brown 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.
Does Brown County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Brown County supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC), so a compliant memorandum can be on record quickly.
What does it cost to record a memorandum in Brown County?
One flat price that includes the county fee ($30.00 flat fee per document plus Real Estate Transfer Fee of $3.00 per $1,000 of value first / Included in flat $30 fee add'l (+Copy fees $2.00 per page; certified copies $5.00 plus $2.00 per page (per official Fee Schedule PDF))), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.