Delaware, OH · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Delaware
Under contract on a Delaware (pop. 214,124) 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 Delaware
Delaware supports electronic recording (via Simplifile), 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 Delaware? See the Delaware recording reference.
Securing a contract in Delaware — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Delaware?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Delaware 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 Delaware allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Delaware supports electronic recording (via Simplifile), so a compliant memorandum can be on record quickly.
What does it cost to record a memorandum in Delaware?
$34 for first two pages (statewide fee per ORC 317.32) first / $8 per additional page add'l (+Additional local fees may apply (e.g., housing trust fund/GIS surcharges); confirm current total with office) plus Jurably’s flat handling — itemized, with a self-record option. No hidden document-prep fee.