Mercer County, NJ · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Mercer County
Under contract on a Mercer County (pop. 387,340) 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 Mercer County
Mercer 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 Mercer County? See the Mercer County recording reference.
Securing a contract in Mercer County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Mercer County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Mercer 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 Mercer County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Mercer 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 Mercer County?
One flat price that includes the county fee (Regular/New Construction Deed: $43.00 first page; Senior Citizen/Low & Moderate Housing Deed: $40.00 first page; Rights of Way/Easements/POA/Mortgages: $33.00 first page first / $10.00 per additional page for all instrument types add'l (+$20.00 fee if cover sheet/electronic synopsis omitted (effective May 1, 2017); $3.00 Homelessness Trust Fund surcharge per document)), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.