Anne Arundel County, MD · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Anne Arundel County
Under contract on a Anne Arundel County (pop. 588,261) 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 Anne Arundel County
Anne Arundel County supports electronic recording (via Simplifile), 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 Anne Arundel County? See the Anne Arundel County recording reference.
Securing a contract in Anne Arundel County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Anne Arundel County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Anne Arundel 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 Anne Arundel County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Anne Arundel County supports electronic recording (via Simplifile), so a compliant memorandum can be on record quickly.
What does it cost to record a memorandum in Anne Arundel County?
$20.00 (9 pages or less, or any length if solely a principal residence); $10.00 for a release 9 pages or less; $20.00 for termination of financing statement first / $75.00 flat for any instrument 10+ pages (not solely principal residence) add'l (+$40.00 statewide land-records surcharge on recordable instruments (with standard MD exemptions: Power of Attorney, foreclosure Notice of Sale request, plats, HOA disclosures)) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.