Waukesha County, WI · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Waukesha County
Under contract on a Waukesha County (pop. 406,980) 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. Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it.
How it works in Waukesha County
Waukesha 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 Waukesha County? See the Waukesha County recording reference.
Securing a contract in Waukesha County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Waukesha County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Waukesha County real-property records. It puts the public on notice of your equitable interest so the seller can’t cleanly sell to someone else. Jurably prepares, notarizes, and files it for you.
Does Waukesha County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Waukesha 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 Waukesha County?
$30.00 flat fee (WI statewide statutory fee) first / Included in $30 flat fee; standard copies $2.00/page add'l (+Subdivision/Condominium/Cemetery Plats $50.00 flat; certified copies $5.00 first page/$2.00 addl page) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.