Dane County, WI · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Dane County
Under contract on a Dane County (pop. 561,491) 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 Dane County
Dane County supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, 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 Dane County? See the Dane County recording reference.
Securing a contract in Dane County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Dane County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Dane 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 Dane County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Dane County supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm), so a compliant memorandum can be on record quickly.
What does it cost to record a memorandum in Dane County?
One flat price that includes the county fee ($30.00 per document (deeds, mortgages, land contracts, satisfactions, CSMs) regardless of page count first / Included in flat $30 fee; copies $2.00 first page + $1.00 each additional page (+$1 for certification) add'l (+Termination of Decedent's Property Interest forms $30; no separate records-management rider identified beyond statutory fee)), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.