Essex County, MA · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Essex County
Under contract on a Essex County (pop. 809,829) 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 Essex County
Essex 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 Essex County? See the Essex County recording reference.
Securing a contract in Essex County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Essex County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Essex 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 Essex County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Essex 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 Essex County?
$155 flat fee per deed (statewide MA fee schedule) first / Not page-based — flat fee; Mortgage $205; Mortgage Discharge $105; Declaration of Homestead $35; Declaration of Trust $255; Municipal Lien Certificate $80; UCC (up to 2 debtors) $75; Federal Tax Lien $5; Plans (per sheet) $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.