Shawnee County Memorandum of Lease Form

Last validated July 17, 2026 by our Forms Development Team

Shawnee County Memorandum of Lease Form

Shawnee County Memorandum of Lease Form

Fill in the blank Memorandum of Lease form formatted to comply with all Kansas recording and content requirements.

Document Last Validated 7/17/2026
Shawnee County Memorandum of Lease Guide

Shawnee County Memorandum of Lease Guide

Line by line guide explaining every blank on the Memorandum of Lease form.

Document Last Validated 5/20/2026
Shawnee County Completed Example of the Memorandum of Lease Document

Shawnee County Completed Example of the Memorandum of Lease Document

Example of a properly completed Kansas Memorandum of Lease document for reference.

Document Last Validated 6/2/2026

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Important: Your property must be located in Shawnee County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

Where to Record Your Documents

Shawnee County Register of Deeds

Address:
200 SE 7th St, Rm 108
Topeka, Kansas 66603-3971

Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm M-F

Phone: (785) 251-4020

Recording Tips for Shawnee County:
  • Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
  • Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed
  • Avoid the last business day of the month when possible
  • Some documents require witnesses in addition to notarization

Cities and Jurisdictions in Shawnee County

Properties in any of these areas use Shawnee County forms:

  • Auburn
  • Berryton
  • Dover
  • Lecompton
  • Rossville
  • Silver Lake
  • Tecumseh
  • Topeka
  • Wakarusa

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Shawnee County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Shawnee County forms will be in your account ready to download to your computer. An account is created for you during checkout if you don't have one. Forms are NOT emailed.

Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Shawnee County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Shawnee County, including margin requirements, font requirements, and other layout standards. This guarantee applies to formatting, not to the legal sufficiency of information entered by the user or the suitability of a form for a particular transaction.

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Shawnee County you only need to order once.

What do I need to use these forms?

The forms are PDFs that you fill out on your computer. You'll need Adobe Reader (free software that most computers already have). You do NOT enter your property information online - you download the blank forms and complete them privately on your own computer.

Are there any recurring fees?

No. This is a one-time purchase. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

How much does it cost to record in Shawnee County?

Recording fees in Shawnee County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (785) 251-4020 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

A Kansas Memorandum of Lease is a document recorded to provide notice of a lease agreement's existence. According to Kansas Statute 58-2221, it can convey an estate or interest created by an oil and gas lease, or any lease or easement involving wind resources for electricity generation. It must be recorded with the Register of Deeds in the county where the property is situated and must include the full names and addresses of the parties involved. The register is responsible for immediate recording and checking for errors against previous transfer records.

The statutes 58-2501 to 58-2510 in Kansas law collectively establish the legal framework for lease agreements and their termination. They dictate the terms under which leases can exist (58-2501), including the rights tenants have concerning property improvements (58-2501a), define annual tenancies (58-2502), set out how and when rent is to be paid (58-2503), and provide procedures for terminating leases, whether at will (58-2504), yearly (58-2505), or for farm or pastureland (58-2506, 58-2506a). Additionally, they specify the notice requirements for ending leases of different durations (58-2507, 58-2508), circumstances where no notice is needed (58-2509), and how such notices should be served (58-2510). Each statute impacts the enforceability and execution of a Memorandum of Lease by clarifying the rights and obligations of the parties involved throughout the lease's duration and upon its termination.

(Kansas Memorandum of Lease Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

Important: Your property must be located in Shawnee County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

This Memorandum of Lease meets all recording requirements specific to Shawnee County.

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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Shawnee County recording format requirements. If there is a rejection caused by our formatting, we will correct the issue or refund your payment. This guarantee applies to document formatting only and does not extend to information entered by the user, the selection of the form, or the legal effect of the completed document.

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