Fulton County, GA · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Fulton County
Under contract on a Fulton County (pop. 1,066,675) 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 Fulton County
Fulton County supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm), 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 Fulton County? See the Fulton County recording reference.
Securing a contract in Fulton County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Fulton County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Fulton 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 Fulton County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Fulton County supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm), so a compliant memorandum can be on record quickly.
What does it cost to record a memorandum in Fulton County?
One flat price that includes the county fee ($25.00 flat per instrument for deeds/instruments pertaining to real estate, per official Fulton Clerk fee schedule (fultonclerk.org/400/Fee-Schedule), consistent with statewide O.C.G.A. § 15-6-77 first / No separate additional-page fee (flat statutory fee, no per-page charge) add'l (+unverified (official fee schedule does not list a separate rider/cross-reference line item))), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.