Oxford, ME · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Oxford
Under contract on a Oxford (pop. 60,346) 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 Oxford
Oxford 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 Oxford? See the Oxford recording reference.
Securing a contract in Oxford — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Oxford?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Oxford 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 Oxford allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Oxford 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 Oxford?
$40 flat (non-government submitters); $25 flat (state/municipal submitters) — effective Jan 1, 2026 under LD 358 first / None — flat per-document fee regardless of page count (LD 358, eff. 1/1/2026); plans/surveys $50 flat add'l (+None separately — marginal reference/indexing surcharges eliminated by LD 358 flat-fee law) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.