New Hanover County, NC · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in New Hanover County
Under contract on a New Hanover County (pop. 225,702) 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 New Hanover County
New Hanover County supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC, ePN), 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 New Hanover County? See the New Hanover County recording reference.
Securing a contract in New Hanover County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in New Hanover County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the New Hanover 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 New Hanover County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
New Hanover County supports electronic recording (via Simplifile, CSC, ePN), so a compliant memorandum can be on record quickly.
What does it cost to record a memorandum in New Hanover County?
$26.00 first 15 pages (general instruments); Deeds of Trust/Mortgages $64.00 first 35 pages first / $4.00 per additional page; Plats $21 per sheet add'l (+Non-standard document fee $25.00 in addition to recording fee; excise tax $1 per $500 of consideration) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.