Merrimack County, NH · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Merrimack County
Under contract on a Merrimack County (pop. 158,078) 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 Merrimack County
Merrimack County supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC), 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 Merrimack County? See the Merrimack County recording reference.
Securing a contract in Merrimack County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Merrimack County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Merrimack 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 Merrimack County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Merrimack County supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC), so a compliant memorandum can be on record quickly.
What does it cost to record a memorandum in Merrimack County?
One flat price that includes the county fee ($10 first page + $2 statewide surcharge per document first / $4 per additional page add'l (+$25 statewide LCHIP surcharge (separate check) on deeds/mortgages/discharges/plan sets; NH transfer tax $7.50 per $1,000 paid by both buyer and seller (min $40 if consideration ≤$4,000))), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.