Daviess County, KY · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Daviess County
Under contract on a Daviess County (pop. 103,312) 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 Daviess County
Jurably files your memorandum with Daviess 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 Daviess County? See the Daviess County recording reference.
Securing a contract in Daviess County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Daviess County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Daviess 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 Daviess County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Jurably files your memorandum with Daviess 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 Daviess County?
One flat price that includes the county fee ($50.00 (deed, includes first 5 pages) — per official Daviess County Clerk's Fee Schedule effective Jan 1, 2020 first / $3.00 for every page over the first 5 pages add'l (+$4.00 for each additional notation reference listed; no separate records-management/archive rider identified beyond a $10 document 'storage fee' commonly cited for filings (per Owensboro Times 2019 coverage of the fee increase), though this is not itemized on the current official fee schedule PDF)), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.