Wayne, MI · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Wayne
Under contract on a Wayne (pop. 1,793,561) 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 Wayne
Wayne 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 Wayne? See the Wayne recording reference.
Securing a contract in Wayne — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Wayne?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Wayne 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 Wayne allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Wayne 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 Wayne?
Historically $15.00 for first page; Register of Deeds raised recording charge to a $30.00 flat fee effective Dec 1, 2025/Jan 1, 2026 (first fee increase since 1996/1998) to address a projected $2.5M budget shortfall — verify current fee directly with office as this is a very recent change first / Historically $3.00 per additional page; under new schedule expected to align with statewide $30 flat structure like other MI counties (unverified post-change detail) add'l (+Not confirmed specifically for Wayne post fee-change; other MI counties charge $3.00 per additional instrument assigned/discharged) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.