Barnstable County, MA · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Barnstable County
Under contract on a Barnstable County (pop. 228,996) 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 Barnstable County
Barnstable County 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 Barnstable County? See the Barnstable County recording reference.
Securing a contract in Barnstable County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Barnstable County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Barnstable 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 Barnstable County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Barnstable County 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 Barnstable County?
$155 flat fee per deed/easement regardless of page count (statewide MA fee schedule) first / Not page-based — MA deed recording fee is flat ($155); Mortgage $205; Mortgage Discharge $105 add'l (+Excise tax (not a recording fee): $6.48 per $1,000 of stated consideration ($3.42 state + $3.06 county) on deeds $100+; no municipal lien/records-mgmt rider identified) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.