Queens, NY · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Queens
Under contract on a Queens (pop. 2,405,427) 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 Queens
Queens 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 Queens? See the Queens recording reference.
Securing a contract in Queens — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Queens?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Queens 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 Queens allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Queens 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 Queens?
$32.00 recording fee + $5.00 cover page (min. 2-page doc = $42.00); $49.00 + $10.00 cover page if text below 8-pt font (min. $64.00) first / $5.00 per page ($10.00 if under 8-pt font); $2.00 per additional block; $3.00 per additional lot add'l (+RP-5217 filing fee $125 (residential/farm) or $250 (commercial/vacant); TP-584 filing fee $5) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.