Kennebec, ME · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Kennebec
Under contract on a Kennebec (pop. 129,067) 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 Kennebec
Kennebec 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 Kennebec? See the Kennebec recording reference.
Securing a contract in Kennebec — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Kennebec?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Kennebec 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 Kennebec allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Kennebec 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 Kennebec?
Flat rate effective 1/1/2026: $40 ($35+$5 surcharge) other submitters; $25 govt/municipal, per document (statewide fee schedule); prior schedule (pre-2026) was $22 first page/$2 addl page first / Included in flat rate - no separate per-page fee under 2026 schedule add'l (+Included in flat rate under 2026 schedule (previously $13/reference, $1/name over 4)) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.