Westchester, NY · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Westchester
Under contract on a Westchester (pop. 1,004,456) 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 Westchester
Westchester 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 Westchester? See the Westchester recording reference.
Securing a contract in Westchester — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Westchester?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Westchester 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 Westchester allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Westchester 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 Westchester?
$45.00 statutory recording fee (first page/side) first / $5.00 per written side/page thereafter add'l (+$0.50 per additional town/municipality referenced; NYS transfer tax $2.00 per $500 of consideration; 1% mansion tax on residential $1M+) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.