Monroe, NY · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Monroe
Under contract on a Monroe (pop. 759,385) 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 Monroe
Monroe 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 Monroe? See the Monroe recording reference.
Securing a contract in Monroe — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Monroe?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Monroe 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 Monroe allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Monroe 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 Monroe?
$45.00 base fee (includes recording page) = $50.00 total to record one-page deed first / $5.00 per additional page; additional $10.00 fee on residential deeds (effective 3/11/2020) add'l (+Mortgage tax applicable at recording; TP-584 $5.00; RP-5217 fee applies; copies $0.65/page ($1.30 min)) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.