New Haven County, CT · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in New Haven County
Under contract on a New Haven County (pop. 863,700) 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 New Haven County
New Haven County supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC), 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 New Haven County? See the New Haven County recording reference.
Securing a contract in New Haven County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in New Haven County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the New Haven 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 New Haven County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
New Haven County supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC), so a compliant memorandum can be on record quickly.
What does it cost to record a memorandum in New Haven County?
$70.00 first page (non-MERS), effective July 1, 2025 per CT Public Act 25-168; MERS Grantor filings $160.00 first page first / $5.00 per additional page add'l (++$2.00 if taxable conveyance; +$5.00 if deed lacks current grantee mailing address; +$1.00 if signer/witness names not typed/printed beneath signatures; Subdivision Map Filing & Indexing $30.00) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.