Berrien, MI · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Berrien
Under contract on a Berrien (pop. 154,316) 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 Berrien
Berrien supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm), 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 Berrien? See the Berrien recording reference.
Securing a contract in Berrien — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Berrien?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Berrien 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 Berrien allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Berrien supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm), so a compliant memorandum can be on record quickly.
What does it cost to record a memorandum in Berrien?
$30.00 flat fee (all documents regardless of page count) first / Included in flat fee; additional fees apply for multi-instrument assignments/discharges add'l (+Tax certificate required for warranty deeds/land contracts/master deeds; transfer tax collected on land value; copies $1.00/page in office, $1.00/page + $5.00 card fee online) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.