McHenry, IL · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in McHenry
Under contract on a McHenry (pop. 317,751) 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 McHenry
McHenry 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 McHenry? See the McHenry recording reference.
Securing a contract in McHenry — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in McHenry?
Record a memorandum of contract in the McHenry 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 McHenry allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
McHenry 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 McHenry?
$83.00 standard deed first page ($64.00 if RHSP-exempt); $111.00 for plats first page first / $2.00 per additional page (standard deed); $1.00 per additional page (plats/state-federal liens/misc filings) add'l (+Includes $8.00 statutory per-document charge, $43.00 automation charge, GIS charge, and $18.00 Illinois Rental Housing Support Program (RHSP) surcharge (RHSP waived if exempt); Condo Declaration exhibit/amendment: $73.00 first page, $1.00 additional) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.