Baltimore County, MD · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Baltimore County
Under contract on a Baltimore County (pop. 854,535) 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 Baltimore County
Baltimore County supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC), 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 Baltimore County? See the Baltimore County recording reference.
Securing a contract in Baltimore County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Baltimore County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Baltimore 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 Baltimore County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Baltimore County supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC), so a compliant memorandum can be on record quickly.
What does it cost to record a memorandum in Baltimore County?
$20.00 (9 pages or less, or any length if solely a principal residence); $10.00 for a release 9 pages or less first / $75.00 flat for any instrument 10+ pages (not solely principal residence) add'l (+$40.00 statewide land-records surcharge on recordable instruments (standard MD exemptions apply)) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.