Fayette County, KY · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Fayette County
Under contract on a Fayette County (pop. 322,570) 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 Fayette County
Jurably files your memorandum with Fayette 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 Fayette County? See the Fayette County recording reference.
Securing a contract in Fayette County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Fayette County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Fayette 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 Fayette County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Jurably files your memorandum with Fayette 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 Fayette County?
One flat price that includes the county fee ($50.00 (deed, up to 5 pages); Mortgage $80.00 (up to 30 pages) first / $3.00 per page over 5 (deeds/mortgages beyond base allotment) add'l (+Deed of Correction $46; Easement $50; Power of Attorney $50; KY transfer tax $0.50 per $500 of consideration (grantor); copy fees $0.50/page, $1.00/plat)), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.