New Castle County, DE · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in New Castle County
Under contract on a New Castle County (pop. 570,719) 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. You complete and sign it online; Jurably notarizes and records it.
How it works in New Castle County
New Castle 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 Castle County? See the New Castle County recording reference.
Securing a contract in New Castle County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in New Castle County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the New Castle County real-property records. It puts the public on notice of your equitable interest so the seller can’t cleanly sell to someone else. Notarized online, recorded with the county, and returned to you.
Does New Castle County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
New Castle 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 Castle County?
One flat price that includes the county fee ($13.00 per page plus $30.00 statewide document fee plus $5.00 technology fee first / $13.00 per page add'l (+$3.00 per each additional parcel/tax map description listed in the document)), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.