Hamilton County, IN · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Hamilton County
Under contract on a Hamilton County (pop. 347,491) 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 Hamilton County
Hamilton 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 Hamilton County? See the Hamilton County recording reference.
Securing a contract in Hamilton County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Hamilton County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Hamilton 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 Hamilton County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Hamilton 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 Hamilton County?
$25.00 (deeds/instruments, per IC 36-2-7-10); $55.00 for mortgages first / No per-page fee for standard conforming pages (flat statutory fee); $5.00 per page for oversized pages add'l (+Same statewide statutory schedule; subdivision plats have separate fee line (317-776-9688)) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.