Cherokee County, GA · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Cherokee County
Under contract on a Cherokee County (pop. 266,594) 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 Cherokee County
Cherokee 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 Cherokee County? See the Cherokee County recording reference.
Securing a contract in Cherokee County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Cherokee County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Cherokee 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 Cherokee County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Cherokee 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 Cherokee 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 for Cherokee specifically)), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.