Suffolk County, MA · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Suffolk County
Under contract on a Suffolk County (pop. 797,936) 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 Suffolk County
Suffolk 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 Suffolk County? See the Suffolk County recording reference.
Securing a contract in Suffolk County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Suffolk County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Suffolk 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 Suffolk County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Suffolk 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 Suffolk County?
Flat per-document fee: Deed $155; Mortgage $205; Declaration of Homestead $35; Declaration of Trust $255; Mortgage Discharge/Release $105; Municipal Lien Certificate $80; UCC $75; Federal Tax Lien $5; Plans (per sheet) $105; All other documents $105 first / None for standard instruments (statewide flat fee); see massrods.com/suffolk/fees-forms-of-payment/. add'l (+No separately itemized rider fee identified.) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.