Question 1

How do I secure a real-estate contract in Catawba County?

Accepted Answer

Record a memorandum of contract in the Catawba County real-property records. It puts the public on notice of your equitable interest so the seller can’t cleanly sell to someone else. Notarized online, recorded with the county, and returned to you.

Question 2

Does Catawba County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?

Accepted Answer

Catawba County supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC), so a compliant memorandum can be on record quickly.

Question 3

What does it cost to record a memorandum in Catawba County?

Accepted Answer

One flat price that includes the county fee ($26 for first 15 pages (general instruments); $64 for first 35 pages (deeds of trust/mortgages) first / $4 per additional page beyond base tier; plats $21/sheet add'l (+$25 non-standard document fee; certified copies $5 first page/$2 each additional)), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.

Memorandum filing isn't available in North Carolina yet