Charles County, MD · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Charles County
Under contract on a Charles County (pop. 166,617) 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. You complete and sign it online; Jurably notarizes and records it.
How it works in Charles County
Charles 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 Charles County? See the Charles County recording reference.
Securing a contract in Charles County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Charles County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Charles County real-property records. It puts the public on notice of your equitable interest so the seller can’t cleanly sell to someone else. Notarized online, recorded with the county, and returned to you.
Does Charles County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Charles County supports electronic recording (via Simplifile), so a compliant memorandum can be on record quickly.
What does it cost to record a memorandum in Charles County?
One flat price that includes the county fee ($60 flat if principal residence (any length); otherwise $115 for non-exempt instruments 9+ pages (deeds/mortgages) first / Included in flat $60/$115 tiered fee; $50 for release of deed of trust add'l (+Recordation tax $5.00 per $500 of consideration (payable to Charles County, MD); County transfer tax 0.5%; State transfer tax 0.5% (0.25% for first-time homebuyer/primary residence))), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.