Montgomery County, MD · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Montgomery County
Under contract on a Montgomery County (pop. 1,062,061) 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 Montgomery County
Montgomery 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 Montgomery County? See the Montgomery County recording reference.
Securing a contract in Montgomery County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Montgomery County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Montgomery 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 Montgomery County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Montgomery County supports electronic recording (via Simplifile), so a compliant memorandum can be on record quickly.
What does it cost to record a memorandum in Montgomery County?
One flat price that includes the county fee ($60 flat if principal residence (any length); otherwise $115 for non-exempt instruments 9+ pages first / Included in flat tiered fee; $50 for release of deed of trust add'l (+Recordation tax $4.45 per $500 of consideration on first $500,000, $6.75 per $500 on $500,000.01-$600,000 (refinance rates differ, call for special rates on rezoned land/farms/condo conversions); County transfer tax 1% (payable to Montgomery County, MD); State transfer tax 0.5% (0.25% FTHB primary residence))), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.