Somerset County, NJ · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Somerset County
Under contract on a Somerset County (pop. 345,361) 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 Somerset County
Somerset County supports electronic recording (via Simplifile), 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 Somerset County? See the Somerset County recording reference.
Securing a contract in Somerset County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Somerset County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Somerset 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 Somerset County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Somerset County supports electronic recording (via Simplifile), so a compliant memorandum can be on record quickly.
What does it cost to record a memorandum in Somerset County?
One flat price that includes the county fee (Deed: $40.00 first page first / $10.00 each additional page; $10.00 marginal notation add'l (+$3.00 surcharge per document (County Homelessness Trust Fund Act); $20.00 additional fee if cover sheet/electronic synopsis is missing)), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.