Madison County, IN · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Madison County
Under contract on a Madison County (pop. 130,111) 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 Madison County
Jurably files your memorandum with Madison County and tracks it all the way to a recorded instrument; timing follows the county's own turnaround. 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 Madison County? See the Madison County recording reference.
Securing a contract in Madison County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Madison County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Madison 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 Madison County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Jurably files your memorandum with Madison County and tracks it all the way to a recorded instrument; timing follows the county's own turnaround.
What does it cost to record a memorandum in Madison County?
One flat price that includes the county fee ($25.00 deeds/other instruments (incl. 1 oversize page); $55.00 mortgages (per statewide IC 36-2-7-10 fee schedule cited by county) first / $5.00 per page exceeding 8" x 14" add'l (+Mechanic's Lien incl. one mail-out $25.00, additional $2.00; multiple-transaction/blanket docs $25.00 plus $7.00 per additional cross-reference; copies $1.00/$5.00 per page; certification $5.00 plus $1.00/page)), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.