Berks County, PA · Secure your contract
File a Memorandum of Contract in Berks County
Under contract on a Berks County (pop. 440,072) 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. You complete and sign it online; Jurably notarizes and records it.
How it works in Berks County
Berks 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 Berks County? See the Berks County recording reference.
Securing a contract in Berks County — FAQ
How do I secure a real-estate contract in Berks County?
Record a memorandum of contract in the Berks County real-property records. It puts the public on notice of your equitable interest so the seller can’t cleanly sell to someone else. Notarized online, recorded with the county, and returned to you.
Does Berks County allow electronic recording of a memorandum?
Berks 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 Berks County?
One flat price that includes the county fee (Deed base fee $82.00 (up to 4 pages); other instruments (POA, Declarations) $45.00 (up to 4 pages) first / $4.00/additional page; $10.00/additional parcel beyond first; $1.00/name over 15 names add'l (+No distinct records-management archive rider found beyond base/index fees)), your online notary session, and tracking to a recording number.