Mecklenburg County, NC · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Mecklenburg County
Under contract on a Mecklenburg County (pop. 1,115,482) 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 Mecklenburg County
Mecklenburg 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 Mecklenburg County? See the Mecklenburg County recording reference.
Securing a contract in Mecklenburg County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Mecklenburg County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Mecklenburg 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 Mecklenburg County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Mecklenburg 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 Mecklenburg County?
$26.00 (instruments/documents in general, first 15 pages); Deeds of Trust/Mortgages $64.00 first 35 pages first / $4.00 per additional page add'l (+$10.00 per additional instrument (multiple instruments as one); $25.00 non-standard document surcharge; Plats $21.00/sheet; excise tax $1 per $500 (or fraction) of consideration) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.