Bristol County, MA · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Bristol County
Under contract on a Bristol County (pop. 565,217) 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 Bristol County
Bristol 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 Bristol County? See the Bristol County recording reference.
Securing a contract in Bristol County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Bristol County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Bristol 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 Bristol County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Bristol 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 Bristol County?
$155 flat fee per deed (statewide MA fee schedule) first / Not page-based — flat fee; Mortgage $205; Mortgage Discharge $105 add'l (+Excise tax on deeds (statewide formula) not a recording fee) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.