Hendricks County, IN · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Hendricks County
Under contract on a Hendricks County (pop. 174,791) 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 Hendricks County
Hendricks 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 Hendricks County? See the Hendricks County recording reference.
Securing a contract in Hendricks County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Hendricks County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Hendricks 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 Hendricks County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Hendricks 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 Hendricks County?
One flat price that includes the county fee ($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)), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.