Richmond, NY · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Richmond
Under contract on a Richmond (pop. 496,252) 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 Richmond
Richmond 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 Richmond? See the Richmond recording reference.
Securing a contract in Richmond — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Richmond?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Richmond 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 Richmond allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Richmond 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 Richmond?
$10.00 general recording fee + $20.00 surcharge + $2.00 per page (including cover page) first / $2.00 per page; $2.00 per additional block; $3.00 per additional lot; $10.00 per additional mortgage satisfied add'l (+RP-5217 $125 (residential) / $250 (non-residential); TP-584 filing fee $5; affidavit of exemption from mortgage tax $8) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.