Passaic County, NJ · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Passaic County
Under contract on a Passaic County (pop. 524,118) 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 Passaic County
Passaic 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 Passaic County? See the Passaic County recording reference.
Securing a contract in Passaic County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Passaic County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Passaic 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 Passaic County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Passaic 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 Passaic County?
One flat price that includes the county fee (Deed: $45.00 first page (includes tax abstract); Mortgage: $35.00 first page first / $10.00 each additional page add'l (+Cover sheet/Document Summary Sheet required; documents submitted without it incur an additional fee (approx. $20.00 per njcountyrecording.com schedule))), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.