Porter County, IN · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Porter County
Under contract on a Porter County (pop. 173,224) 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 Porter County
Porter County 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 Porter County? See the Porter County recording reference.
Securing a contract in Porter County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Porter County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Porter 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 Porter County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Porter County 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 Porter County?
$25 deeds/most instruments (incl. 1 oversize page); $55 mortgages (incl. corrective/re-recorded mortgages, indentures) — statewide IN schedule IC 36-2-7-10 first / $5.00 per additional page exceeding 8.5"x14" add'l (+Mechanic's Lien $25 incl. 1 mailout, $2 each addl mailout; copies $1/page (11x17 or smaller), $5/page larger) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.