Houston County, GA · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Houston County
Under contract on a Houston County (pop. 163,642) 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 Houston County
Houston 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 Houston County? See the Houston County recording reference.
Securing a contract in Houston County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Houston County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Houston 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 Houston County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Houston 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 Houston County?
$25.00 flat per instrument (deed, cancellation of security deed, assignment deed, other recording on deed — effective 1/1/2020 under HB 288) first / None — flat statewide fee regardless of page count add'l plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.