Buncombe County, NC · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Buncombe County
Under contract on a Buncombe County (pop. 269,452) 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 Buncombe County
Buncombe County supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC), so a compliant memorandum can be on record quickly. 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 Buncombe County? See the Buncombe County recording reference.
Securing a contract in Buncombe County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Buncombe County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Buncombe County 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 Buncombe County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Buncombe County supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC), so a compliant memorandum can be on record quickly.
What does it cost to record a memorandum in Buncombe County?
$26 for first 15 pages (general instruments); $64 for first 35 pages (deeds of trust/mortgages) first / $4 per additional page add'l (+Plats $21/sheet; certified copies $5 first page/$2 each additional page; noncertified copies $0.25/page) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.