Sussex County, DE · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Sussex County
Under contract on a Sussex County (pop. 237,378) 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 Sussex County
Sussex 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 Sussex County? See the Sussex County recording reference.
Securing a contract in Sussex County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Sussex County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Sussex 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 Sussex County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Sussex 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 Sussex County?
$9.00 per page plus $30.00 document surcharge fee plus $1.00 maintenance fee per document (plats/surveys: $30.00 per page) first / $9.00 per page add'l (+$15.00 for recording/comparing/indexing a mortgage satisfaction piece; $30.00 noncompliance fee per document violating formatting requirements) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.