Los Angeles County Memorandum and Notice of Agreement Form (California)
All Los Angeles County specific forms and documents listed below are included in your immediate download package:
Memorandum and Notice of Agreement Form
Fill in the blank Memorandum and Notice of Agreement form formatted to comply with all California recording and content requirements.
Included Los Angeles County compliant document last validated/updated 2/20/2025
Memorandum and Notice of Agreement Guide
Line by line guide explaining every blank on the Memorandum and Notice of Agreement form.
Included Los Angeles County compliant document last validated/updated 7/2/2025
Completed Example of the Memorandum and Notice of Agreement Document
Example of a properly completed California Memorandum and Notice of Agreement document for reference.
Included Los Angeles County compliant document last validated/updated 7/21/2025
The following California and Los Angeles County supplemental forms are included as a courtesy with your order:
When using these Memorandum and Notice of Agreement forms, the subject real estate must be physically located in Los Angeles County. The executed documents should then be recorded in one of the following offices:
Registrar-Recorder /County Clerk Headquarters /Mailing Address
12400 Imperial Hwy /Mail: PO Box 1250, Norwalk, California 90650
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 to 5:00
Phone: (800) 201-8999
Lancaster Recording Office
44509 16th St West, Suite 101, Lancaster, California 93534
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 to 3:30
Phone: (661) 945-6446
LAX / Courthouse
11701 S La Cienega Blvd, 6th floor, Los Angeles, California 90045
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 to 3:30
Phone: (310) 727-6142
Van Nuys Recording Office
14340 W Sylvan St, Van Nuys, California 91401
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 to 3:30
Phone: (818) 374-7176
Local jurisdictions located in Los Angeles County include:
- Acton
- Agoura Hills
- Alhambra
- Altadena
- Arcadia
- Artesia
- Avalon
- Azusa
- Baldwin Park
- Bell
- Bell Gardens
- Bellflower
- Beverly Hills
- Burbank
- Calabasas
- Canoga Park
- Canyon Country
- Carson
- Castaic
- Cerritos
- Chatsworth
- City Of Industry
- Claremont
- Compton
- Covina
- Culver City
- Diamond Bar
- Downey
- Duarte
- El Monte
- El Segundo
- Encino
- Gardena
- Glendale
- Glendora
- Granada Hills
- Hacienda Heights
- Harbor City
- Hawaiian Gardens
- Hawthorne
- Hermosa Beach
- Huntington Park
- Inglewood
- La Canada Flintridge
- La Crescenta
- La Mirada
- La Puente
- La Verne
- Lake Hughes
- Lakewood
- Lancaster
- Lawndale
- Littlerock
- Llano
- Lomita
- Long Beach
- Los Angeles
- Lynwood
- Malibu
- Manhattan Beach
- Marina Del Rey
- Maywood
- Mission Hills
- Monrovia
- Montebello
- Monterey Park
- Montrose
- Mount Wilson
- Mt Baldy
- Newhall
- North Hills
- North Hollywood
- Northridge
- Norwalk
- Pacific Palisades
- Pacoima
- Palmdale
- Palos Verdes Peninsula
- Panorama City
- Paramount
- Pasadena
- Pearblossom
- Pico Rivera
- Playa Del Rey
- Pomona
- Porter Ranch
- Rancho Palos Verdes
- Redondo Beach
- Reseda
- Rosemead
- Rowland Heights
- San Dimas
- San Fernando
- San Gabriel
- San Marino
- San Pedro
- Santa Clarita
- Santa Fe Springs
- Santa Monica
- Sherman Oaks
- Sierra Madre
- Signal Hill
- South El Monte
- South Gate
- South Pasadena
- Stevenson Ranch
- Studio City
- Sun Valley
- Sunland
- Sylmar
- Tarzana
- Temple City
- Toluca Lake
- Topanga
- Torrance
- Tujunga
- Universal City
- Valencia
- Valley Village
- Valyermo
- Van Nuys
- Venice
- Verdugo City
- Walnut
- West Covina
- West Hills
- West Hollywood
- Whittier
- Wilmington
- Winnetka
- Woodland Hills
How long does it take to get my forms?
Forms are available immediately after submitting payment.
How do I get my forms, are they emailed?
Immediately after you submit payment, the Los Angeles County forms you order will be available for download directly from your account. You can then download the forms to your computer. If you do not already have an account, one will be created for you as part of the order process, and your login details will be provided to you. If you encounter any issues accessing your forms, please reach out to our support team for assistance. Forms are NOT emailed to you.
What does "validated/updated" mean?
This indicates the most recent date when at least one of the following occurred:
- Updated: The document was updated or changed to remain compliant.
- Validated: The document was examined by an attorney or staff, or it was successfully recorded in Los Angeles County using our eRecording service.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Los Angeles County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Los Angeles County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.
Can the Memorandum and Notice of Agreement forms be re-used?
Yes. You can re-use the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have more than one property in Los Angeles County that you need to transfer you would only need to order our forms once for all of your properties in Los Angeles County.
What are supplemental forms?
Often when a deed is recorded, additional documents are required by California or Los Angeles County. These could be tax related, informational, or even as simple as a coversheet. Supplemental forms are provided for free with your order where available.
What type of files are the forms?
All of our Los Angeles County Memorandum and Notice of Agreement forms are PDFs. You will need to have or get Adobe Reader to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.
Do I need any special software to use these forms?
You will need to have Adobe Reader installed on your computer to use our forms. Adobe Reader is free software that most computers already have installed.
Do I have to enter all of my property information online?
No. The blank forms are downloaded to your computer and you fill them out there, at your convenience.
Can I save the completed form, email it to someone?
Yes, you can save your deed form at any point with your information in it. The forms can also be emailed, blank or complete, as attachments.
Are there any recurring fees involved?
No. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.
A "Memorandum of Purchase Agreement" commonly referred to as a "Memorandum of Agreement" (MOA), Memorandum of Contract (MOC) or "Memorandum of Understanding" (MOU) in the context of real estate, is used primarily as a means to provide public notice of an equitable interest in a real estate transaction without disclosing the full details of the purchase agreement. This document is particularly useful in transactions where the buyer and seller have agreed to terms but the final closing and transfer of the deed have not yet occurred. By recording this memorandum with the county recorder's office, the buyer establishes a public record of their interest in the property, which can protect against subsequent claims or liens by third parties.
Key Purposes of a Memorandum of Purchase Agreement:
1. Notice of Equitable Interest: The memorandum serves as notice to the public that the buyer has an equitable interest in the property due to the purchase agreement. This is important in protecting the buyer’s interest against claims by other parties who might otherwise be unaware of the agreement.
2. Protection During the Closing Process: Real estate transactions can involve a lengthy closing process, including financing approval, inspections, and other contingencies. Recording a memorandum helps safeguard the buyer's interest in the property during this period.
3. Confidentiality: A memorandum of purchase agreement allows the parties to keep the specific terms of their agreement, such as the purchase price and other sensitive details, private. Only the essential facts necessary to establish interest in the property are included in the memorandum
Impact on Title: While the memorandum itself does not transfer title, it does create a public record of the buyer’s interest, which can be important in the event of disputes or if the seller attempts to convey the property to another party.
Use with Other Real Estate Transactions: Although commonly associated with purchase agreements, memoranda can also be used with other types of real estate transactions that convey an interest in property, such as land contracts or options to purchase.
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The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Los Angeles County recording requirements for formatting. If there's an issue caused by our formatting, we'll make it right and refund your payment.
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