Orange County, NC · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Orange County
Under contract on a Orange County (pop. 148,696) 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 Orange County
Orange 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 Orange County? See the Orange County recording reference.
Securing a contract in Orange County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Orange County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Orange 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 Orange County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Orange 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 Orange 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; $35 returned-check fee) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.