Somerset, ME · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Somerset
Under contract on a Somerset (pop. 51,620) 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 Somerset
Somerset 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 Somerset? See the Somerset recording reference.
Securing a contract in Somerset — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Somerset?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Somerset 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 Somerset allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Somerset 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 Somerset?
$40.00 ($35 + $5) non-government submitters; $25.00 state/municipal — flat per-document, confirmed directly on Somerset site first / None — flat fee regardless of page count add'l (+None separately (previously $13/reference); attestation $5/document + $1/copy if requested; plans $50 flat; photocopies $1/page) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.