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. Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it.
How it works in Fayette County
Fayette County records on paper, so Jurably files your memorandum by certified mail and tracks it to a recorded instrument. 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. Jurably prepares, notarizes, and files it for you.
Does Fayette County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Fayette County records on paper, so Jurably files your memorandum by certified mail and tracks it to a recorded instrument.
What does it cost to record a memorandum in Fayette County?
$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) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.