Milwaukee County, WI · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Milwaukee County
Under contract on a Milwaukee County (pop. 939,486) 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 Milwaukee County
Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee County? See the Milwaukee County recording reference.
Securing a contract in Milwaukee County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Milwaukee County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee County?
One flat price that includes the county fee ($30 flat per document (deed/mortgage/satisfaction/land contract, regardless of page count, per Wis. Stat. 59.43); plats are $50 first / Included in $30 flat fee (no separate per-page recording charge) add'l (+No separate records-management rider fee identified; verify with office)), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.