Kent, MI · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Kent
Under contract on a Kent (pop. 657,974) 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 Kent
Kent supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC, ePN), 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 Kent? See the Kent recording reference.
Securing a contract in Kent — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Kent?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Kent 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 Kent allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Kent supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC, ePN), so a compliant memorandum can be on record quickly.
What does it cost to record a memorandum in Kent?
$30.00 flat fee per document (covers first page; includes Michigan Remonumentation and Register of Deeds Automation fees) first / No separate per-page charge; the $30 flat fee applies regardless of number of pages add'l (+$3.00 for each additional instrument assigned or discharged when a document assigns/discharges more than one instrument (limit 25 per document)) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.