Guilford County, NC · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Guilford County
Under contract on a Guilford County (pop. 541,299) 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 Guilford County
Guilford 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 Guilford County? See the Guilford County recording reference.
Securing a contract in Guilford County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Guilford County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Guilford 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 Guilford County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Guilford 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 Guilford County?
$26 for first 15 pages (instruments in general) first / $4 per page thereafter ($64 first 35 pages for deeds of trust/mortgages) add'l (+$21 per sheet for plats; $25 non-standard document fee; certified copies $5 first page/$2 addl; regular copies $0.05/page in-house or $1/page by mail) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.