Hillsborough County, NH · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Hillsborough County
Under contract on a Hillsborough County (pop. 433,415) 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. You complete and sign it online; Jurably notarizes and records it.
How it works in Hillsborough County
Hillsborough County supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC, 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 Hillsborough County? See the Hillsborough County recording reference.
Securing a contract in Hillsborough County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Hillsborough County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Hillsborough County real-property records. It puts the public on notice of your equitable interest so the seller can’t cleanly sell to someone else. Notarized online, recorded with the county, and returned to you.
Does Hillsborough County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Hillsborough County supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC, Indecomm), so a compliant memorandum can be on record quickly.
What does it cost to record a memorandum in Hillsborough County?
One flat price that includes the county fee ($12 first page first / $4 per additional page add'l (+$25 statewide LCHIP surcharge on deeds/mortgages/discharges/plans; NH transfer tax $15 per $1,000 (min $40 if consideration ≤$4,000) — three SEPARATE checks required (recording fee, transfer tax, LCHIP), all payable to Hillsborough County Register of Deeds)), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.