Aroostook, ME · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Aroostook
Under contract on a Aroostook (pop. 66,609) 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 Aroostook
Aroostook supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC, ePN), 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 Aroostook? See the Aroostook recording reference.
Securing a contract in Aroostook — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Aroostook?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Aroostook 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 Aroostook allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Aroostook supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC, ePN), so a compliant memorandum can be on record quickly.
What does it cost to record a memorandum in Aroostook?
Flat rate effective 1/1/2026: $40 ($35+$5 surcharge) other submitters; $25 govt/municipal, per document (statewide fee schedule) first / Included in flat rate - no separate per-page fee under new 2026 schedule add'l (+Included in flat rate under new 2026 schedule (previously $13/reference after first)) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.