Erie, NY · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Erie
Under contract on a Erie (pop. 954,226) 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. Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it.
How it works in Erie
Erie records on paper, so Jurably files your memorandum by certified mail and tracks it to a recorded instrument. 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 Erie? See the Erie recording reference.
Securing a contract in Erie — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Erie?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Erie real-property records. It puts the public on notice of your equitable interest so the seller can’t cleanly sell to someone else. Jurably prepares, notarizes, and files it for you.
Does Erie allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Erie records on paper, so Jurably files your memorandum by certified mail and tracks it to a recorded instrument.
What does it cost to record a memorandum in Erie?
$45.00 cover page (affixed by County Clerk) first / $5.00 per one-sided page or portion of page add'l (+TP-584 Gains Tax Affidavit $10; RP-5217 $125 (residential/agricultural) or $250 (commercial/other); $0.50 per cross reference; Transfer tax $4.50 per $500 (NYS $2.00 + Erie County $2.50)) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.