Gwinnett County, GA · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Gwinnett County
Under contract on a Gwinnett County (pop. 957,306) 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 Gwinnett County
Gwinnett 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 Gwinnett County? See the Gwinnett County recording reference.
Securing a contract in Gwinnett County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Gwinnett County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Gwinnett 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 Gwinnett County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Gwinnett 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 Gwinnett County?
One flat price that includes the county fee ($25.00 flat for deeds, cancellation security deeds, assignment security deeds, and other grantor-grantee recordings (statewide statutory fee, O.C.G.A. 15-6-77, HB 288 eff. 1/1/2020); UCC filings also $25.00 flat first / None for deeds/security deeds/UCCs (flat fee); State & local government liens are $5.00 first page + $2.00 each additional page; plats/maps/floorplans are $10.00 per page add'l (+Miscellaneous instruments: $5.00 first page, $2.00 each additional page (per county fee schedule); deeds/security deeds themselves are flat-fee with no per-page rider charge)), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.