Columbia County, GA · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Columbia County
Under contract on a Columbia County (pop. 156,013) 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 Columbia County
Columbia County records on paper, so Jurably files your memorandum by certified mail and tracks it to a recorded instrument. 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 Columbia County? See the Columbia County recording reference.
Securing a contract in Columbia County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Columbia County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Columbia 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 Columbia County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Columbia County records on paper, so Jurably files your memorandum by certified mail and tracks it to a recorded instrument.
What does it cost to record a memorandum in Columbia County?
$25.00 flat per instrument (deed, quit claim, modification, cancellation, assignments of leases and rents) per official Columbia County Clerk of Court fee schedule, HB 288 statewide first / No additional per-page fee for deeds (flat $25); plats/maps/condo floor plans $10.00 add'l (+UCC-1 filed in real estate records $25; financing statement with assignment $50; UCC-3 amendment/assignment/continuation/termination $25 each) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.