Johnston County, NC · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Johnston County
Under contract on a Johnston County (pop. 215,999) 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 Johnston County
Johnston 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 Johnston County? See the Johnston County recording reference.
Securing a contract in Johnston County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Johnston County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Johnston 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 Johnston County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Johnston 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 Johnston County?
$26.00 first 15 pages (most instruments); $64.00 first 35 pages (deeds of trust/mortgage); Plats $21/page first / $4.00 each additional page add'l (+Certified copy $5 first page/$2 addl; uncertified copy $1/page; Satisfactions of security instruments no charge) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.