Wake County, NC · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Wake County
Under contract on a Wake County (pop. 1,129,410) 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 Wake County
Wake 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 Wake County? See the Wake County recording reference.
Securing a contract in Wake County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Wake County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Wake 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 Wake County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Wake 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 Wake County?
$26 (first 15 pages, general instruments) first / $4 per additional page add'l (+Deeds of Trust/Mortgages: $64 for first 35 pages, $4/add'l page; Plats: $21/sheet; Satisfactions: no fee; Excise stamps: $1 per $500 of consideration) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.