Muscogee County, GA · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Muscogee County
Under contract on a Muscogee County (pop. 206,919) 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 Muscogee County
Muscogee County supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC), 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 Muscogee County? See the Muscogee County recording reference.
Securing a contract in Muscogee County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Muscogee County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Muscogee 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 Muscogee County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Muscogee County supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC), so a compliant memorandum can be on record quickly.
What does it cost to record a memorandum in Muscogee County?
One flat price that includes the county fee ($25.00 flat (deeds/security deeds) per O.C.G.A. §15-6-77 (statewide, HB 288 eff. 1/1/2020) first / None — Georgia uses a flat statewide fee regardless of page count add'l (+Lien cancellation: $5.00 first page + $2.00 each additional page + $2.00 cross-reference fee (per county fee schedule))), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.