Pitt County, NC · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Pitt County
Under contract on a Pitt County (pop. 170,243) 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 Pitt County
Pitt 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 Pitt County? See the Pitt County recording reference.
Securing a contract in Pitt County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Pitt County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Pitt 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 Pitt County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Pitt 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 Pitt County?
$26 for first 15 pages (instruments excluding deeds of trust/mortgages); Deeds of trust/mortgages/cancellations $56 for first 15 pages first / $4.00 per page thereafter add'l (+Non-standard document fee applies if not compliant with NC recording standards; excise tax $1 per $500 of consideration on deeds) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.