Durham County, NC · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Durham County
Under contract on a Durham County (pop. 324,833) 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 Durham County
Durham County supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm), 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 Durham County? See the Durham County recording reference.
Securing a contract in Durham County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Durham County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Durham 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 Durham County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Durham County supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm), so a compliant memorandum can be on record quickly.
What does it cost to record a memorandum in Durham County?
$26 first 15 pages (general instruments); $64 first 35 pages (deeds of trust/mortgages) first / $4 per additional page add'l (+Plats $21/sheet; non-standard document $25; certified copies $5 first page/$2 each add'l page; oath of notary $10; non-certified copies by mail $1/page) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.