Middlesex County, NJ · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Middlesex County
Under contract on a Middlesex County (pop. 863,162) 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 Middlesex County
Middlesex 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 Middlesex County? See the Middlesex County recording reference.
Securing a contract in Middlesex County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Middlesex County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Middlesex 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 Middlesex County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Middlesex 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 Middlesex County?
One flat price that includes the county fee (Deed: $45.00 first page (plus $6 name fee if applicable); Assignment: $30.00 first page; Release: $35.00 first page first / $10.00 per additional page add'l (+$20.00 fee if cover sheet/electronic synopsis omitted (effective May 1, 2017); $3.00 surcharge on recordings/re-recordings of deeds)), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.