Fairfield County, CT · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Fairfield County
Under contract on a Fairfield County (pop. 959,768) 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 Fairfield County
Fairfield 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 Fairfield County? See the Fairfield County recording reference.
Securing a contract in Fairfield County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Fairfield County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Fairfield 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 Fairfield County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Fairfield County supports electronic recording (via Simplifile), so a compliant memorandum can be on record quickly.
What does it cost to record a memorandum in Fairfield County?
$70.00 for first page (non-MERS documents); $160.00 first page for MERS/nominee documents (Assignment/Release of Mortgage flat $160), effective per CT Public Act 25-168 (July 1, 2025) first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (++$2.00 if taxable conveyance (transfer/conveyance tax administrative fee); +$5.00 if grantee's current mailing address not on deed; +$1.00 if signer/witness names not typed/printed under signatures) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.