Nebraska Forms

Dakota County Memorandum of Land Contract Form

Dakota County Memorandum of Land Contract Form

Dakota County Memorandum of Land Contract Form

Fill in the blank Memorandum of Land Contract form formatted to comply with all Nebraska recording and content requirements.

Document Last Validated 6/23/2025
Dakota County Memorandum of Land Contract Guide

Dakota County Memorandum of Land Contract Guide

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

Document Last Validated 7/1/2025
Dakota County Completed Example of the Memorandum of Land Contract Document

Dakota County Completed Example of the Memorandum of Land Contract Document

Example of a properly completed Nebraska Memorandum of Land Contract document for reference.

Document Last Validated 8/21/2025

All 3 documents above included • One-time purchase • No recurring fees

Immediate Download • Secure Checkout

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

Where to Record Your Documents

Dakota County Register of Deeds
Address:
1601 Broadway St / PO Box 39
Dakota City, Nebraska 68731

Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm.Monday through Friday

Phone: (402) 987-2166

Recording Tips for Dakota County:
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Check that your notary's commission hasn't expired
  • White-out or correction fluid may cause rejection
  • Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates

Cities and Jurisdictions in Dakota County

Properties in any of these areas use Dakota County forms:

  • Dakota City
  • Emerson
  • Homer
  • Hubbard
  • Jackson
  • South Sioux City

View Complete Recorder Office Guide

Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Dakota County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Dakota 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 Dakota County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Dakota County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Dakota 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 Dakota County?

Recording fees in Dakota County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (402) 987-2166 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

In Nebraska, recording a Memorandum of Land Contract instead of the full land contract, contract for deed or purchase and sale agreement of real property
is a strategic decision with several legal and practical advantages. Here’s a breakdown of why many parties choose to record a memorandum rather than the entire contract for deed:
Advantages of Recording a Memorandum Instead of the Full Contract
1. Protects Privacy
A full land contract contains sensitive terms: purchase price, interest rate, payment schedule, remedies for default, etc.
A memorandum contains only basic identifying information (parties, legal description, date of agreement), keeping financial and legal details confidential.
This is especially important in private transactions or family sales.

2. Puts Third Parties on Notice
Recording a memorandum establishes public notice of the buyer’s equitable interest in the property.
Protects the buyer from future claims by:
Subsequent purchasers
Lenders who might try to encumber the property
Helps prevent fraud, like the seller trying to sell to another party.

3. Simplifies Recording Requirements
The memorandum is shorter, easier to format, and less expensive to prepare.
Avoids possible rejection from the Register of Deeds due to minor errors in the full contract.

4. Reduces Legal Exposure
Recording the full contract exposes both parties to unnecessary legal scrutiny (e.g., terms that might not comply with all disclosure laws).
If terms change or are renegotiated, a new contract may require re-recording. A memorandum avoids that.

5. Complies with Statutory Requirements
Under Neb. Rev. Stat. § 76-214, a memorandum of contract may be recorded with a completed Form 521 and the appropriate documentary stamp tax exemption (usually Exemption Code 13).

This makes it a compliant and efficient legal instrument for protecting interests without disclosing full details.

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

This Memorandum of Land Contract meets all recording requirements specific to Dakota County.

Our Promise

The documents you receive here will meet, or exceed, the Dakota County recording requirements for formatting. If there's an issue caused by our formatting, we'll make it right and refund your payment.

Save Time and Money

Get your Dakota County Memorandum of Land Contract form done right the first time with Deeds.com Uniform Conveyancing Blanks. At Deeds.com, we understand that your time and money are valuable resources, and we don't want you to face a penalty fee or rejection imposed by a county recorder for submitting nonstandard documents. We constantly review and update our forms to meet rapidly changing state and county recording requirements for roughly 3,500 counties and local jurisdictions.

4.8 out of 5 - ( 4582 Reviews )

Marlin M.

March 1st, 2025

5 stars!

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

Thomas C.

April 12th, 2023

I got the right form but I waited too long to use it and Oregon changed the formatting. I should have checked and made sure the form was still good. Deeds responded quickly.

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

Thaddeus E.

January 5th, 2025

Quick assistance with same day recording. The tech identified barriers to successful Recordation such as image quality and worked with me to get them resolved for timely submission.

Reply from Staff

We are delighted to have been of service. Thank you for the positive review!

Lisa A.

January 3rd, 2024

I am so thankful for the time saved by using Deeds.com. Not having to run downtown and stand in line is awesome!

Reply from Staff

We are delighted to have been of service. Thank you for the positive review!

Lorrie P.

January 8th, 2021

What a wonderful and easy task using deeds.com. I searched on line for the proper procedure to file a quit claim deed. It looked to confusing to do mysellf until I found deeds.com. With their instructions, I was able to fill out all the proper forms and file with the court in two days. Saved me at least a thousand dollars if I had an attorney do the same. Thank you. I will definitely use them again.

Reply from Staff

Thank you for your feedback. We really appreciate it. Have a great day!

Guy G.

March 22nd, 2023

Deeds.com was easy to use and their easement deed was exactly what I was looking for. I knew I didn't need to spend hundreds of dollars talking to an attorney.

Reply from Staff

We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!

Ernest K.

July 27th, 2020

Im an out of state realtor, but couldnt believe how quick and easy the process was. Recieved my deed within 15 min of submission. I will be referring clients to this service.

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

Eddie S.

May 19th, 2022

love the site very helpful and easy.

Reply from Staff

We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!

Thomas C.

July 31st, 2021

This platform made electronic filing of a lien easy and quick. I was able to accomplish everything from my laptop and phone, and the fees were reasonable. I would recommend deeds.com for efiling property related documents.

Reply from Staff

We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!

Ronald M.

April 18th, 2019

Easy to use but can't seem to find LOGOUT control????

Reply from Staff

Thank you for the feedback Ronald. (The Sign Out control is on the top right of the account page)

Roger S.

August 19th, 2020

status was canceled. said i needed to record directly. would be 5 stars if it worked.

Reply from Staff

Sorry for the inconvenience Roger. Unfortunately, not all jurisdictions in the country have progressed to the point of being able to accept all document types for e-recording.

Kimberly F.

October 27th, 2021

Wow! This process was incredibly easy and no commitments to monthly memberships.

Reply from Staff

Thanks for the kind words Kimberly. Have an amazing day!

Jason James H.

January 17th, 2019

Th forms were correct, exactly what I needed.

Reply from Staff

Thanks Jason, we appreciate the feedback.

Tracie R.

December 24th, 2019

Great company and very fast at getting deeds to me. :)5 star!!

Reply from Staff

Thank you!

TRACEY W.

April 18th, 2019

The system is very easy to use. I wasn't able to access what I needed but my fees were refunded without issue.

Reply from Staff

We appreciate your business and value your feedback. Thank you. Have a wonderful day!