Vanderburgh County, IN · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Vanderburgh County
Under contract on a Vanderburgh County (pop. 180,133) 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 Vanderburgh County
Jurably files your memorandum with Vanderburgh 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 Vanderburgh County? See the Vanderburgh County recording reference.
Securing a contract in Vanderburgh County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Vanderburgh County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Vanderburgh 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 Vanderburgh County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Jurably files your memorandum with Vanderburgh 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 Vanderburgh County?
One flat price that includes the county fee ($25.00 deeds/instruments (incl. 1 oversize page); $55.00 mortgages first / $5.00 per page over 8.5x14" add'l (+Not separately identified; standard IC 36-2-7-10 statutory fee schedule applies (no local records-management rider found))), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.