Racine County, WI · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Racine County
Under contract on a Racine County (pop. 198,227) 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 Racine County
Racine County supports electronic recording (via Simplifile), 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 Racine County? See the Racine County recording reference.
Securing a contract in Racine County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Racine County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Racine 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 Racine County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Racine County supports electronic recording (via Simplifile), so a compliant memorandum can be on record quickly.
What does it cost to record a memorandum in Racine County?
One flat price that includes the county fee ($30 flat statewide statutory fee (Wis. Stat. 59.43(2)(ave)) regardless of page count; +$2 if a cover page is used first / Included in $30 flat fee; document copies are $2 first page / $1 each additional page ($5 search fee if recording info not provided) add'l (+Not separately itemized; rider/attachment pages count toward page totals for copy-fee purposes only)), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.