Chatham County, GA · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Chatham County
Under contract on a Chatham County (pop. 295,291) 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 Chatham County
Chatham County supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC, ePN), 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 Chatham County? See the Chatham County recording reference.
Securing a contract in Chatham County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Chatham County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Chatham 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 Chatham County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Chatham County supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC, ePN), so a compliant memorandum can be on record quickly.
What does it cost to record a memorandum in Chatham County?
One flat price that includes the county fee ($25.00 flat per real-estate instrument under O.C.G.A. §15-6-77 statewide schedule effective Jan 1 2020 first / None - flat fee, not per page add'l (+unverified beyond the flat $25 per instrument; see https://superiorcourtclerk.chathamcountyga.gov/Superior/RealEstateFees for full schedule)), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.